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No. 1.] 



ALBANY, FEBEUAKY 22, 18G4. 



[Price 10 Cents. 



PROSPECTUS 

OP 

«'TI3:E C^A-ISTTEEISP." 

" The Canteen " will lie piiblislieil daily, com- 
mencing three or four days before the Army Relief 
Bazaar, and tenninatinir only with the close of the 
great institution. It will be 

A Live, Enterprising Paper, 

And, if it does not publish the latest tele^ifraphic 
despatches, it will contain numerous sensations quite 
as reliable and much more interestin^jf. It is conli- 
dently expected that tRe unadulterated genius with 
which it will be conducted, and the glorious cause 
which it is intended to subserve, will give it a 

CIRCULATION OF SEVERAL THOUSAND COPIES DAILY. 
Thus making it an unrivaled medium foradvertisers. 
Parties engaged in business which they would like 
to extend, will do themselves and their country's 
defenders a favor by sending their advertisements — 
which, in every instance are expected to be entirely 
truthful— to " 'PHE CA>n'EE>J," through the Post 
Office, Drawer 110, or by the Agent, JOHN S. 
DICKEUMAN, Eso. ; and it is hoped that these 
contributions, like all others, will conform to the 
peculiar character of the paper, in their oddity, whim- 
eicalitv and humor. The terms are $.5 for a square, 
or $3'for a half square. $3 for two squares, and 
at that rate for advertisements longer tliau two 
squares, for the whole Volume, which will consist 
of at least twelve numbers. The entire proceeds 
will go to the fund of the Bazaar. For further par- 
ticulars inquire of our Agent. 

"THE ca:\tee.k.*' 



The Bazaar and its Arrangements. 

We present above a diagram of the build- 
ing in which the great Fair is to be held. It 
will be seen that the structure — which was 
planned by Walter Dickson, Esq., and erected 
under the supervision of Henry Q. Ilawley, 
Esq., Wm. N. Fassett, Esq., and Dr. S. 0. 
Vanderpoel — Is in the form of a double Greek 
cross. The eastern nave is 189 feet long . 
the western nave 100 feet long, and the tran- 
sept 205 feet long. The width of the naves 
and transept is CO feet. The height of the 
eaves from the floor is 14 feet, and the alti- 
tude from the floor to the apex of the roofs is 
28 feet. The carpenter work has been done 
under the direction of John Parker and John 
Clemshire. The roof of the building is 
covered with heavy felting or prepared paper, 
laid by John W. Osborn. The whole work 
has been under the general superintendence 
of Edmund Knickerbocker, Esq. It would 
bo superfluous to add that all of these gentle- 
men have discharged their various duties with 
great fidelity and energy. 

The building will be lighted day and night 



DIAGRAM OF BAZAAB. 



NORTH. 




WASHINGTON AVE. 



by gas, which cannot fail to give it a brilliant 
appearance. As one enters it from Washing- 
ton Avenue he passes under the Orchestra or 
speaker's stand, which is visible from all parts 
of the building. Directly opposite are the 
booths of the United Kingdoms in a proximity 
as intimate as Mr. Pitt could have wished. 
England extends her arms around Scotland 
to Ireland, and St. George, St. Andrew and 
St. Patrick form a triumvirate of tutelar 
divinities. On the right of the entrance is 
the " Curiosity Shop," where all manner of 
antiquities and novelties, from General Wash- 
ington's writing case to ours (when we get 
through with it), will be displayed. The building and its appointments. It has risen 



Troy occupies 6 booths 
- at the upper end of the 
eastern nave, three on 
either side. The abo- 
rigines are placed be- 
tween. The Italians, 
Russians, Saratogians 
and Dutch follow in 
order, filling the com- 
plement of the eastern 
nave. The Swiss and 
Orientals flank the 
entrance. 

At the head of the 
Western nave is Flo- 
ral Hall. France and 
; perfumery naturally 
go together next on 
the left. The west end 
of the transept is occu- 
pied as the department 
of War Trophies, and 
will be a maiked fea- 
ture. The military 
and autograph booths 

follow, where the Laud 

writing on the wall to the rebels, and that 
which wasn't such fearful hand-writing may 
be purchased for a reasonable sum. Adjoin- 
ing are the Post Office and News Room, 
which will be constantly thronged, like Con- 
gress Spring, by thirsty individuals waiting 
for a refreshing draught from The Canteen. 
The Gipsy tent is near and will probably re- 
main stationary during the Fair. Beyond 
this is the grand Dining Hall, which, it is 
expected, will be a favorite resort. The La- 
dies' Room, kitchen, &c., are convenient and 
well arranged. 

Such is a very brief description of the 



Shaker Booth is sandwiched between the 
Curiosity Shop and the great United States 
booth which will be gaily decorated and 
festooned, and over which the dominion of 
the Stars and Stripes will not be questioned. 
Brother Jonathan's wife takes her place on 
the right of this booth, as she ought, and the 
German booth adjoins. Schenectady, Spain 
and Japan are represented in order next, and 



like the palace of Aladdin, and when the in- 
terior arrangements are perfected it will rival 
the oriental halls in its crowning splendors. 
The festoons and overhanging arches of ever- 
greens, the rich display of colors, the fair 
ladies adorned with the varied costumes of 
the nationalties, the battle-scarred banners 
as they have come from war's grim embrace, 
and the whole brilliantly illuminated with a 






THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 22. 



blaze of gas issuing in countless jets, will 
form a scene of rare and dazzling beauty. 
But its description must be reserved for a 
future number. 



StS" General Hardee has just been mar- 
ried. Since everything, help included, is so 
high in Dixie, we presume that the commands 
of the tactics which Mrs. Hardee will most 
frequently obey are, "file iuto line," and 
" support (in) arms." 



or trouble. Each plaster will wear from one to 
four mouths, and in rheumatic complaints, sprains 
and bruises, frequently effect cures when all other 
remedies fiiil. Full directions will he found on the 
buck of each. Public speakers, vocalists and minis- 
ters of the gospel, and others, will strengthen their 
lungs and improve their voices by wearing them on 
their breast. Price 18 j cents. 



AEMY 



AND NAYY PILLS. 




Xlie ^Vliolc ^Vorld United. 

Sick People Think, 

AFTKR WHICH ACT, 

HERRICK'S SUGAR COATED 
P* I LL S. 

CHILDREN CRY FOR THEM. 

THIS REMA RKABLE 
American remedy is 
currying tLe world ' by 
etorm. Over five millioDS 
of boxes are sold annu- 
ally. Composed entirely 
of Flowerw, Roots, Bal- 
saius and Extracts — tbeir 
etiect on tbe buman sys- 
tem is pleasant, eatisi^c- 
tory and successful. Act- 
ing directly on tbe blood, 
glands, solids and fluids of 
the body, tbeir use is at- 
tended w'itb tbe bappiest 
effects. In sudden attacks 

of diseases, one or two 

doses almost always cures. In old standing cases 
of sickness, small doses — repeated frequently — so 
cleanse the system that good healtli is tbe result. 
No change in employment or diet is necessarv. 
They never cause sore nioutbs, swelled joints, acn- 
ing limbs, etc., as do many other kinds. They are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the money will be 
refunded. They are considered cheaper, Siifer, 
pretier, and in all respects superior to any purgative 
pill in the world. 

Ill many cases, where tbe dreadful ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to all appearance no human means conld save life, 
patients nave, by the use of these Pills, been re- 
stored to good health ; the devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

In consequence of tbe pleasantness of their opera- 
tion they are universally used in every section of 
our wide-extended country where they are made 
known, and are fast superseding every otJier prepa- 
ration of professed similar import. Upwards of forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, solely 
from tbeir use, since the iutroducti(»n of them into 
the United States, thus e^^lablisbing tbe fact beyond 
all doubt that Herrick's Pills cure the (apparently) 
most opposite diseases by tbe one simple act of con- 
tinually evacuating the bowels until tbe disease 
gives way ; therefore, whatever may be said of tbe 
Tlieory, the utility of Practice is now beyond all 
doubt." 

(^^ Tbe discoverv of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with l>i'.liorrick. All others are counter- 
feits, and, if used, will do barm, and disappoint the 
sick Herrick's Pills are elegantly put up. 30 in a 
box, with a large sheet of directions, and sell for il5 
cents ner box ; 5 boxes for $1. 
Sola by dealers everywhere. 



Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The Great Strengtiicner and Pnin Destroyer* 

The Best and Cheapest Household Remedy in the 
World. 

These renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress in the side and breast, in five hours. 
Indeed, so certain are they to do this, that tbe pro- 
prietor warrants them. Spread from resin, balsams 
and ^ums, on beautiful kid leatlier. renders them 
peculiarly adapted to the wants of females and 
others. Their application is universal — equally to 
the strong man, the feeble woman and the delicate 
infant- To each and all they will prove a balm and 
a blessing. 

Tlieir nsft is agreeable, and without annoyauce 



To Ministers of the Gospel and Others. 

Dr. Herrick has secured the only right tc 
manufacture 

DR. PERRIN'S FUMIGATOR, 




A New and surpass- 
ingly successful 
remedy for Catarrh, 
lironcliitis, Minister's 
sore throat, otieusive 
11 discharge from the 
libead, hoarseness, irri- 
tation of tbe mem- 
branes of tbe nose, 
throat, fee. This re- 
medy is smoked in a 
common pipe, and 
blowing the smoke out 
of the nose, producing 
a delightful sensation, and imparting an agreeable 
odor to the breath. It is so simple that it maybe 
used by a child ten years old. Being slightly exhil- 
irating in its effects, it soothes the mind when over- 
taxed with business cares, relieving it so as to in- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. 

Tobacco smokers may mix a email quantity of it 
with their tobacco, and thus obtain the medicinal 
effects while enjoying their favorite luxury, and also 
a fine aroma to the breath. 

" He that will not reason is a bigot, 
He that cannot reason is a fool." 

Catarrh may be known by some of the following 
symptoms ; 

Catarrh causes partial deafness. 

Catarrh causes noise in the ears. 

Catarrh causes weak and watery eyes. 

Catarrh causes fullness and pressure in the head. 

Catarrh causes nervous headache. 

Catarrh causes pain over the brows. 

Catarrh causes confusion of tbe mind. 

Catarrh causes failing memory.^ 

Catarrh causes nervous excitability. 

Catarrh causes indisposition to labor. 

Catarrh causes bad breath. 

Catarrh causes bad taste in the mouth. 

Catarrh causes oflVnsive discharges. 

Catarrh causes Hronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

('atarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

1^^ It is put up in one dollar packages, with full 
directions for using, and will be sent by mail on 
receipt of the price, post paid. Or, a sample 
sufficient for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receipt of twenty-five cents in money or postage 
stamps. Direct all letters to 

L. R. HERRICK, M. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Office, Albany, N. Y 



North Pearl Street, Albany, 
By ^VILLIAM W. KACE. 

Oysters, Game, and every Delicacy of the season. 

Served in the heet style. 

Wines, Liquors, Ales and Segars, of the 

CHOICEST BRANDS. 



SOL.OMOIV I^UKE, * 

DEALER IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY GOODS, 

No. 31 South Pearl Street, 

(Between Beaver and Hudson Streets,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



"V^INDO^W CORNICES, 

CONSOLE TABLES, 
MAEBLE SLABS AND BEAOKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design and quality, never before offered 
in this city. 



ENGEAVINaS AND LITHOGEAPHS, 

Picture Cord and Tnsscls, Looking Glass Plates. 

MANUFACTURER, 

No. 15 ^TOKTU PEA-IIL ST., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



». TK. CABIPBEt,!,, 

DEALER m 

OLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOF SKIRTS, 

And Manufacturer of Fine and FasWonable 

CLOAKS A>-B> MAiAXlI.I>AS, 
6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicely made article, will be satisfied by an 
examination that this is the place to leave their 
orders. 



JAS. ^V. MORA]\€}E, 

PRACTICAL 

UPHOLSTERER. 
WINDOW SHADES, 

Gilt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Feathers, &c., 

39 NOETH PEAEL STEEET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



K. V. R. liAWSIT^GII & CO.] 

Ladies and Gent's FurnisMng Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

554 BROAltn'AY. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVEU & BAKER S. M. CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK. 

DEALER IN 

•W003D ^ISriD CO-A-ILi. 

Yard Comer of Franklin and Bassett Sts., 

ALBANY. 

Lehigh, Lackawanna, Peach Monntain, White Ash, 
Cumberland and Blacksmith COAL. 

Hickory, Hard Maple, Beach, Oak, Hemlock, 
White and Yellow Pine WOOD. 



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Peb. 22. 



THE CANTEEN 



Importers of and Dealers in BnildeiB' and Cabinet 
H -A. DR 13 "V^ -A- E. E , 

Cutlery, Shovels, Mill and Oross-Out Saws, 

NAILS, SPIKES, ETC., 
NOS. 35 «& 37 STATE STREET, 

A.LBA.NY, N". Y. 

HIRON W. ALI.EN. JOSEPH S. CURTISS. 



J. 3^cB. DAVIDSON'S 



PREMIUM 



SUCCESSORS TO 

Pruyn, Voebm-gh & Co., and Prnyn, Marble &. Co., 
Importers of and Dealers in 

rOEEIGN AND AMEEIOAN HAEDWAEE, 
CtJTDERY, 

IRON, NAILS, eHOVEI-S, MILI, AND CROSS- 
CUT SAWS, ic.. 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LANSING PBUVN. FKANCIS S. PRUYN. 



ROBKRX S. McMURMY, 

AFOTHEC^RY. 

And Dealer in every variety of 

FRENCH, ENGLISH, GERMAN & AMERICAN 

PKE.ymHER'S', 

Brushes, and Fancy Toilet Goods. 

404 BKOADWAT, - • ALBANY, 

Comer of Maiden Lane. 



CI^OXHI^rCi EMPORIUM. 

DAVIS, OEATT & WILSON, 

"WHOLESALE A-NTD RETA.IL 
DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING* 

FXTRNISECIlvrG- GOOES, &c., 
473 & 474, 

BROADWAY (Marble Hall), ALBANY. 

WATCHES, JEWELEY 

AND 

SILVER WARE. 

w n. ■^v E :\- » E L i> , 

(late Wendell & Feltman,) 

IMPORTER OF 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paris Fancy Goods, &c. 

DEALER I.N 

SILVEE AND PLATED WAEE, 

RicU Je\»'elry, &c. 

Pine Watches and Chronometers carefully re. 
paired by experienced workmen. 

WM. WENDELL, 
480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hall 



FIRE KING 



SAFES. 



WARRANTED FIRE PROOF. 



FREE from: r>A.M:pjsrESS. 



J. S. DICKERMAIS^ 



SOLE AGENT. 



Sample Rooms, 93 State Street, 



ALBANY. 



DWELLING HOUSE SAFES ON BAND. 



DAVIDSON'S 



Patent CbiiUea Steel liiming. 



Wblck bid* daflnnee te Ibe BIHIGLAR. 



A. &. jr. C. KOOIVZ, 

WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS IN 

CARPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 

03 STATE STREET, 

ALBATiTY, - - - N. Y. 



l^E^VSPAPER, 

Late Publication and Magazine Depot. 



NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA & BOSTON 
Weekly, and New York Daily Papers, always 
on hand. 

:MAC3-AZINTBS : 

BON TON, GODEY'S, PETERSON'S, FRANK. 

LESLIE'S FASEUON BOOK, &:c,, &c., 

FOR SALE AT 

THOMiAS H ASTING-S' 
Nevrs Room, Mnsenm Building. 



VAN HEUSEr« & ciiari.es. 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 
CROCKERY, GrL ASS "WARE, <feo. 

CHINA DEPOT, MARBLE HALL, 
470 Broacl^ray and 11 Jamex St., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

The largest and most complete Crockery Store. 

in the United States. 



I>". B. MIEES, 

IMPORTER OF 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 
an<l Bealcr in 

COEFIISr TRIlNIlVtlNGrS, 

Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Cut Saws, &c. &c. 
ISO. «.t STATE STREET, 

CORNER OF JAMES, ALBANY, N. Y. 



T-weddle Hall Drug Store. 

EI>^Vi:\ A. CEAPP, 

CHEMIST AND PHARMACEUTIST, 

DEALER IK 

IDRXJGS, T>IEr)ICI]SrES, 

CHEMICALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 
Imported Toilet Ooods, 

Perfumery, *&c. 

5 T1VEI>I>EE HAEI'. 

ALBANY. 



BOARBMA:^ & «RAlf'S 

PATENT MPROVED 
INSULATED IRON RIM AND FRAME 

PIANO FORTES, 

Warerooms and Factory, 

COE. BEOADWAY & NOETH EEEEY STS,, 

Albany, !>'. Y. 

Addres.g— "Wm. TklcCammon, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 22. 



[For The Canteen.] 

My Mill with its New Machine. 

I no sooner heard of the Fair for the bene- 
fit of the sick and wounded soldiers, than I 
conceived the notion of putting in operation 
a new machine, just patented, which throws 
off prose and poetry — united or separately — 
or all in a heap as may be desired, and at a 
speed never hitherto equaled. This machine 
requires water for its motive power — and its 
products may therefore possibly answer the 
purpose of The Canteen, which is often best 
served with water. So I cast about for a 
water power in the vicinity of the Fair. 1 
explored the suburbs of Albany — and particu- 
larly Bethlehem, which is said to abound in 
the article. 

Near Ebnwood there rises a small stream 
of pure water, just in the rear of the Church — 
but that hospitable resort of Summer visitors, 
is so thronged with thirsty souls, that they 
drink these waters dry, and so exhaust them, 
that there is little left for my purpose. 

In the forest near Rock Hill a stream rises 
in the flush of the Spring, that one would 
think might be powerful enough, but it dries 
up with amazing rapidity under the sun's in- 
fluence, and cannot be depended on. Further 
down, McGiWs Spring, I found, was exhausted 
in supplying his place; and Jolly^s Brook had 
too gay a name to suit my serious purpose. 

At The Ahhey, all the water was drank up 
with avidity as soon as it issued forth ; and 
the rills that refresh Glenmont were too slen- 
der for my use. The Maples furnished no run- 
ning stream (except in the sugar season) ; and 
at The Birches, although the site was watered 
by a considerable brook, yet when I state 
that a milkman occupies the place, nobody 
would expect to find any surplus water there. 
I found Hill Top high and dry, and next door 
at the Corning estate, the numerous cattle 
drank up all the water, and like Oliver Twisti 
called for more ; so that being now brought 
in my circuit to the Nornuai's Kill, and find- 
ing all the water there appropriated, I des- 
paired of suc^ss, and sat down musing, and 
waiting for something to turn up. And 
presently, up it came. The saw-mill at Ken- 
wood burned down, and I squatted at once, 
like a Groesbeckville-ian, on its site. Here 
amid the ruins of that venerable pile, with 
charred wood, ashes, smoked lumber and saw- 
logs all around me — with no sound save that 
of Bulger's omnibus and the grist mill near 
me, with none to hinder or make afraid 
(save those of the factories and the flouring 
mill, who having a priority in the right to 
use the water of the stream, may dry me up 
at any time— in which case I shall move to 
Coeymans and plant my machine on the 
bank of a beautiful Dutch stream, called the 
Hannecrow Kill — Roostercrow Creek, mean- 
ing), I set up my mill and hoist my gate ! 



Flow on then Norman's Kill — and at the same 
time flow my song, in prose or verse — as thus ! 

THE BAZAAR. 

I. 

From Greenbush's lofty mountains 
High as the Giants' Grave — 
To the TivoU's sweet (?) fountains 
The Canteen e'en might crave — 
Behold the generous givers, 
Come crowding the Bazaar, 
To cure congested livers, 
And the wounded of the war I 



• II. 

From the Patioon's* stately mansion, 
To Groesbeck's thriving ville, 
Thence on by Bulger's omnibus — 
To the raging Norman's Kill — ; 
From Hudson's noble river 
To the Mohawk's mighty fall, 
There come such hosts, as never 
Thronged at ladies' call. 

. III. 

What though the generous Trojans 

Open their purse strings wide — 

And the good of old Schenectady 

Are standing by our side — ; 

What though Cohoes pours down her floods. 

The soldier boys to bless — , 

Shall any good man shut his hand, 

Or Albany give less ? 

IV. 

Perish the thought I Let no man scold — 
'Tis for the lame and sick all — 
Not silver seek we — nor yet gold — 
Nor even the precious nickel — ; 
Premium forbid ! But never mind — 
Have you not goods or deeds ? 
New Lebanon forever kind, 
Has sent in Garden Seeds — ; 



And Niskayuna not outdone 

And moved by generous throes. 

When asked for bread, would not give stone, 

And sent a load potatoes — ; 

'Twas mighty well — the sick must eat, 

The garden must be planted — 

And so the Shaker charity. 

Was just the thing we wanted. 

VI. 
The President sent in a Draft — ; 
What else could be expected, 
From one who's dealt in nothing else 
Ever since he was elected ? 
A safe is given for Vncle Sam, 
To guard against all knavery — 
And there's a chance, it is no sham. 
For Palmer's statuary. 

VII. 
Forbear my muse I The list is long. 
Too long for rhyme or story — 
Of those who swell the mighty throng, 



That give for love — not glory — , 
To cherish those who suifered woe 
To save our sinking State 
From Freedom's proud defiant foe, 
And rebels deadly hate. 

• This axcent is compelled by the lawB of poetic 
measure. It positively has no reference to Limerick 
hard by. 

[To be Continued.] 



Dixii Magniloquentia. 

It is often pleasant to call up memories of 
the notables of one's day and nation, and 
especially those who rose brilliantly, and had 
a fair morning, but who have been under a 
cloud for a season. 

It occurs to us at present, to inquire after 
some of the naval heroes, lent by Uncle Sam 
to the Southern rebels, and to celebrate other 
notables in Dixie. The valiant Tainall, where 
is he, and Barron, who can tell ? And where 
is Lynch, of the Dead Sea, and Maury, is he 
well ? Ah, Tatnall ! thy mosquito fleet, it 
didn't run its bill into Dupont, but quite dis- 
creet, went off, where, none can tell. Lynck 
knew from Sodom and Lot's wife, that when 
you start your track, to flee from danger or 
from strife, it won't do to look back. But 
chief, oh Maury ! pious soul ! who sounded 
earth and sea, and found the current to the 
North Pole would not carry slavery ; Great 
Scientist ! Heaven seeking oft ! may you look 
upward still, and if angels do not take you 
aloft, perhaps the gallows will ! 

And where are those sweet rebel shes, who 
held their skirts aside, lest they should touch 
the Yankees, before their bones were dried 1 
But when our soldiers bones were cured, and 
worked in presents fair, their fragments could 
be well endured, and worn on hands and hair 
Where is that worthy Southern priest, who 
worked, as it was said, a bracelet fine to gird 
the wrist of a fair Southern maid ? That man, 
though green and newly hatched, a Soldier 
from the yolk, would soon be worthy to be 
matched, with the warrior-bishop Polk. 

Right Reverend Rebel and pugnacious 
priest ! who marched up mountains and ran 
down the same ; say, when from Di.vie thou 
shalt be released, what place in future wilt 
pretend to claim ? Thou hast a double ward- 
robe, and thy tongue, in sacred vestmen ts 
can exhort and pray ; with sword and epau- 
lette, no man unhung, e'er gave that member 
more unbridled sway. Oh, Polk ! thou hast 
the strangest laurels won ! I fear thou wilt 
be damned canonicals off or on ; — damned as 
a priest, in the last great day of trial, and 
damned in Dixie as a d — bad general. 

Actors change parts, the Reverend Polk 
could pray, but eke would fight, while the 
Great Misnamed at Roanoke, ran fairly out of 
sight. He was too Wise to lay on like a 
Hessian, when " the better part of valor is 
discretion." 



Feb. 22. 



THE CANTEEN 



Now let us change our note to woe, put 
on of crape a yard, for the way that all trans- 
gressors go, the Scriptures say is hard. So 
Johnson found beyond a doubt, before he was 
by death struck, and so he swore, with his 
last breath, that fellow Ben McCidloch. Old 
Tyler vanished, taking all ; not even his ears 
infest the day, whose length is such, that the 
last trumpet's call, he can easily meet half 
way. And Twiggs the traitor, Floyd the 
thief, and Hoxislon, Clay and Yancey, — to all 
of these while working mischief, the Devil 
took a fancy. And there was Dixie's Joan 
of Arc, in breeches, Stonewall Jackson, killed 
by friend's bullets in the dark, while the Yan- 
kees were turning their backs on ! 'Tis well 
enough, so that he's dead, and gone to his last 
home ; but yet lives Rhetl at rebels' fountain 
head ? and where, oh where is Qualtlebum ? 

We can't spe.ik well of these dead men ; 
living we'd kill, and dead, not mourn 'em, as 
we hold for nought that musty old Latin, de 
mortuis, nil nisi honum. 

In our philosophy one thing is clear, how- 
ever you may fix her — that rebellion, to pro- 
long life many a 3'ear, is uot the true Elixir. 



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close attention to hnsiness enalile him to sell all 
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Will find Pashionable Goods, Eeasouable 

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THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 22. 




EDITED BY 



MK. SMITH. 



ALBANY, FEBRUARY 22, 1864. 



Our First Gurgle, 

When the dear ladies — whom we never men- 
tion without a blessing express or implied — 
were first moved by their pitying hearts to 
gather contributions for the sick and wounded 
soldiers, they were not solicitous of having 
their charitable deeds recorded, and it never 
occurred to them that what they were about 
to do would be worthy of immortal fame. 
Such modesty adorns the fair ! It was not 
until the palatial structure which now adorns 
the Academy Park rose to view, and was 
destined to be the scene of their future tri- 
umphs in deeds of blessed charity ; nor until 
after the brilliant success of those who ar- 
ranged the grand Tableaux and astonished 
and delighted our citizens with their exhibi- 
tion on several occasions, that it occurred to 
anybody that our ladies were performing 
deeds worthy of record, and richly deserved 
a historian. A few benevolent and gallant 
gentlemen then cast about for pen, ink and 
paper, for printer, type and editor ; but it was 
now so near the opening day of the Giand 
Bazaar, that they had too little time to ar- 
range lor the issuing of this sheet, whose 
editor, in haste and perhaps unwisely, they 
detern ined to make us, whom we now beg to 
introduce to our principal and most delightful 
friends : 



Ladies of the Bazaar ! 



-Mr. Smith ! 



You have heard that name before ; it is not 
uncommon ; but for ourselves we are proud 
of it now, since all that the name conveys— 
the entire entity embraced by this cognomen, 
is devoted to your service. 

You, who are but charity personified, will 
not think less of us for acknowledging that 
we received our education when Lindley Mur- 
rivtf gave law for the grammatical conslruction 



rises at once to the view to warrant his right 
to use nouns and pronouns of multitude ! We 
shall not scruple, therefore, to say " we," on 
all fitting occasions ; and yet we beg our gen. 
tie readers to understand that we are but one 
person, an unit — devoted to the service of the 
Great Bazaar. 

As to our principles— why, bless you, sir ! 
we have not any at all. We have merely 
one desire— and that is to make money for 
the pocket of the Bazaar. That done— and 
we vanish, to be seen no more. If we can 
make more by a laugh than a sigh — why 
we shall laugh till our sides split. But if 
moans shall pay better than laughter, we 
shall draw down the corners of our mouth 
elevate our eyebrows, and give vent to our 
seeming sorrow by a nasal melody "long 
drawn out," in a manner to rival the most 
dismal puritan since the days of old NoU. It 
would be a pity, if, in a family as numerous 
as ours, there were not to be found persons 
capable of playing any part that pays. 

An Editor being provided, and our princi- 
ples proclaimed, the next thing in order is an 
appropriate name for our sheet. As it is to 
be devoted to the Fair for the benefit of the 
sick and wounded soldier, it would seem that 
its name should have reference to him, or to 
something that conspicuously pertains to him. 
When this subject was under discussion, some 
one feebly suggested " TheKnapsack;" where 
upon we, being seated editorially, frowned 
down that name as common, and as suggestive 
.of shoddy, which we abhor. A contributor 
mentioned " The Golden Heart "—which, as 
it seemed to present a fine contrast to a cer- 
tain kind of metallic head, at first struck us 
favorably, but it did not seem soldierly, and 
might be thought unkind, so we finally re 
jected it. Other names were presented. " The 
Bugle Call,'" we feared might imply more 
sound than substance ; and " The Loaded 
Gun," might frighten the ladies, than which 
nothing could be further from our purpose. 
We balanced in doubt for some time on 
" Unete Sam's Crutch," but at length threw 
it aside, and turned to "Scraped Lint," to 
which it was objected that it seemed like a 
pun, or a play upon words, and we are too 
humane to trifle with the sick and wounded. 
And yet— the gentle reader will scarcely be- 



of our language. It was in his excellent work 

that our family name -was first held up as :ui i ij^ve it after a decided manifestation of our 

example to the young. In ably illustrating 
some great principle of his science, this re- 



vered man afiirnied that " The Smiths are a 
numerous family." Nothingcould be more pre- 
cisely true. And if any man has an undoubted 
right to speak or write of himself in the plu- 
ral, it is a Smith. Now we have always doubt- 
ed the propriety of a single editor's referring 
to himself as " we." In his case it seems not 
only arrogant, but it is clearly a departure 
from the truth. But when a Smith, seated in 
an editor's chair, writes "we" what a host 



abhorrence of punning in this business of a 
name, a person who has hitherto made con- 



siderable pretensions to respectability, actu- 
ally suggested that we should call our yet 
unblemished sheet " The Lost Leg-Easy." 
But we were at length delivered from this 
doubt and impertinence by a most humane, 
genial and soldierly suggestion, that our sheet 
should be known now and forever, as The 
Canteen. 

Nevertheless, this fortunate name did not 
pass, without due consideration and profound 



criticism. After some hesitation and objec- 
tion, it was at length conclusively argued in 
its favor, that the universe, so far as we can 
perceive, is wholly composed of liquids and 
solids — but by no means in equal proportions 
— the fluids being in very great excess over 
the solids ; that, judging from the surface, 
more than two-thirds of the earth consist of 
fluids ; and as the existences on this planet, 
whether animal or vegetable, necessarily par- 
take of its (jualities in respect of the com- 
ponent parts of their physical systems, so it 
is to be expected that in the constitution of 
the human body, there should be found a 
decided preponderance of the fluids. Accord- 
ingly our most learned naturalists have de- 
clared that in the dryesir specimen of our 
race, there are to be found at least three parts 
of fluid to one of solid — and in more properly 
saturated specimens, the proportion of the 
fluid to the solid, is far greater. It must be ob- 
vious, therefore, to the meanest capacity, that 
in providing for the wants of such a being, 
the most careful attention should be bestowed 
on the fluids — on the vessels destined to con- 
tain them, and on the most convenient modes 
of imbibition. Now, in providing for a due 
supply of the fluids, for such of the human 
race as are exposed to the greatest hard- 
ships — to intense heat — to intolerable thirst 
in traversing the arid and inhospitable re- 
gions of the earth — the soldiers to wit — the 
canteen has been found in respect of size, 
fbrm and facility of management, to be the 
very thing desired. It is graceful in figure — 
of easy access — portable, and its contents 
always refreshing and often delightful. It is 
a gratifying circumstance, also, that a canteen 
must necessarily be made of tin, a bright and 
beautiful metal, which has never been tra- 
duced like another metal we could name, by 
malicious politicians ; and is associated in the 
mind, with all that is innocent and pure in our 
old simple homes, from the child's whistle to 
the shining milk pans on the shelves of the 
dairyman. 

After this argument, the case seemed to be 
all with the Canteen, until a caviler sug- 
gested — that we were about to intrude our 
Canteen with its appropriate liquids in the 
very city and near the very spot, where the 
first Temperance Society was organized ; in 
those very streets where the wine of the first 
martyr enriched the gutters — and in the very 
abode of the great Apostle of Temperance 
himself! We were startled and confounded, 
until an ingenious friend at our elbow, dis- 
posed of this last argument of the adversary. 

He said, our Canteen would be a perfect 
God-send to Albany, where, of all places 
known, there was the greatest departure from 
an equilibrium in respect of the solids and 
fluids of the human system ; — that many 
sufiered from this cause, — and that the great 



Feb. 22. 



THE CANTEEN 



Temperance Bar of the city was found to be j U2£- Individuals of either sex, except the 
80 entirely inadequate to supply the demand, neuter, who are desirous of distinguishing 
and to adjust the equilibrium, that the priu- j themsclTOS, will find The Cantekn a fountain 
cipal Arohitect'of the place was nuvv engaged .jfi,,,,,,;,,.^^^. If ^\^^y h^y^ genius, wit or 
in an extensive survey, wilh a view to a plan i i,u,nor, they are advised to unite their spirits 



of relief, and an eminent mason was gathering 
bricks for the same purpose. We decided at 



with its, though they are admouished that 



Our Whip and Scorpion. 
As a general thing when a new paper is 
launched out upon the great sea of public fa- 
vor, it is solicitous of pleasing everybody — of 
pleasing those, at least, who agree with its 
particular set of principles. We have already 



, , , ^, everything heavy is objectionable. Sparklmg j^^,^,.^j ^,^^j ^^ ,^^^^ ^ ,^^ ^^,^ 

once to come to the rescue, and to place The ^ ehampagne is deci.ledly preferred to old stock ^ ^^^^ „„ ^^^^,i ^^^ ^..^ ^,^,^ ^^ 

Canteen to the pubhc hp Had, then ye „,_ ,,,,,„„ this isn't meant to ostracise our ,^^,,,a^,^, ,^ , „, ,.,„,„;,, ,„,,,,, 

thirsy! Yewho have lost he p.oper bal- f,.i,„d_ t,,, 1,^, p,,,,j,„t „f the AssociaUon^ ^hose whims must" be consulted, and to the 



ance between your solids and your fluids — 
come I and we will restore your equilibrium. 
Take The Canteen, and luxuriate in its con- 



For articles of a meritorious character our 
compensation is liberal, as their contributors 
are not expected to take more than a doiieu 



tents. They shall " cheer but not inebriate," i ,.^,p-,gg ^f rp^g canteen. After this announce- 



refresh, but not cloy. When we gurgle, do 
you " make ready," — when we sparkle, do 
you "take aim," — and when we kiss your 
lips, do you "fire!" And after a "smile'' 
from us, you shall rejoice with the happy, 
mourn with the sorrowful, laugh with the 
gay, groan with the sick, limp with the lame, 
and bleed with the wounded. 

And ye fair! who.se gentle natures and kind 
hearts have moved you to this great enter- 
prise, and who will preside over it with all 
tlie grace which nature has lavished on your 
sex — and those winning ways, which can 
proceed only from mingled beauty and good- 
ness, we applaud you in right good earnest 
and imprinting on your fair foreheads a sacred 
kiss — we say, from our heart of hearts — 
" God bless you I" — again and again. 

The Pair and the Canteen. 
The great fair for the benefit of the Sani- 
tary Commission forms one of the most im- 
portant epochs in the history of our city and 
vicinity. Never before has any undertaking 
met with so general a support and so unan- 
imous a feeling. The spirit with which, not 
only the citizens of Albany, but those of Troy, 
Schenectady and other adjacent places, have 
prosecuted the work, is one of the striking 
evidences of the peculiar character of our peo- 
ple. The day will come when it will be 
plainer even than now that all who have been 
identified with this enterprise will be remem- 
bered with gratitude and honor. Perhaps it 
is not viin to suggest that The Canteen will 
bo one of the principal mediums by which the 
spirit and history of the Fair will be trans- 
mitted to future years. The Fair and The 
Canteen are, indeed, so closely united that 
he who would preserve the memory of the 
one must preserve the copies of the other. 

JE^^ Persons desiring to advertise in these 
columns are urged to send in their advertise- 
ments at once. When it is recollected that 
they will be read by thousands of the best 
class of people daily, the advantage of doing 
this will be apparent. 



ment we shall expect a flood of manuscripts, 
in fine, as well as coarse, text. . 



cut of whose jib we must carefully steer. We 
cau say what we like without asking the sec- 
retary of a General Committee, or counseling 
with a bar-room clique or a back-stairs cabal. 
It is not necessary for us, at the bidding of a 
caucus, 



— '* to iiiinco the nin, 
And mollify daninatioQ with a phrase.' 



We are not compelled, at the dictation of 
some cautious old hack, to 

— " file oft' the mortal part 
Of glowing thought with attic art." 



£,^^ We are informed from a reliable 
source, that the invitation cards of the Hon. 
Fernando Wood were sent to the Senators 
/rum New York by mistake. Mr. Wood, ' 
from certain moral considerations, bad except- 
ed these gentlemen from his invitation list,j y^,. ^^^^^ ^^„ ,,„„ j^ow and where he pleases 
but his Secretary, by some misapprehension; !,i,.g „JJ^^ g,ggj ^^ ^y],;^,, jjomer compares 
issued cards to them ; and although every 1 pj^^jg jjg (.j^ g^t ^p jjig ^j],] pranks with- 
eftbrt was made to recall them after the ei-ror i „„t the restraint of a hold-back or the appli- 
was discovered, the cards had got into the g^^j^j ^f ^ yj^idle. If he like, he can resort 
hands of the parties, before the messenger ij^ ^^.^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^j^^teg, where he can get 
could be overtaken. Upon the invited parties nothing to speak of, and what he does get 
appearing, Mr. Wood was placed in a very j pj,,y ^^j^j.gg j^jg ^^^js the more institiable. 
delicate position, as he had to choose between ; ^f ^^ prefer, he can turn somersaults in Ely- 
turning them away, and allowing them to re- 1 ^^^^ f^^^^^^ ^tj^re the verdure is rich and the 
main, with an apology to his guests for their | ^^^^^ jg p^re. Whatever he likes he can 
presence. He adopted the latter course, and j ^^^ ^^^ whatever he dislikes— we won't say 
in a gentle well-bred whisper, explained the ! [^g ^^^^^ do— but, he won't do. 
whole thing to the elite of his company, who! Nevertheless, it is not to be inferred that 
accepted his apology, and nothing transpired there will be no method in our madness. 



to mar the happiness of the evening. 



JJ^"Soine animadversions having been 
made upon the speed jf Secretary Welles, 
we understand that a foot race between him 
and Mr. Rip Van Winkle is to take place at 
an early day, and that the agent of the Secre- 
tary is now in New York making the prelimi- 
nary arrangements. As they are so nearly ; e^nnot be otherwise than salutary. 



matched in o^e-ility the race promises to be 
very exciting. It is hoped that neither party 
will back out. 



We suspect an aim will develop itself as we 
progress. We hold that every man's charac- 
ter and doings belong to the public. No man 
is an isolated being. All have their influence 
either by what they are or what they do. 
All are, therefore, public property, and are 
to be treated like any other goods. And if 
they are treated iu this way, the general effect 

If you 



fiS" The article on '• Troy and the Ba- 
zaar," which will be found on another page, 
affords evidence that Troy will be as valuable 
an auxiliary to The Canteen as it is to the 
Fair itself. On behalf of Albany we heartily 
reciprocate the sentiments of the writer. The 
rivalry which some people strive to excite be- 
tween the two cities is just about as marked 
as the diflerence between tweedle-dum and 
tweedle-dee. 



US" Lewis & Goodwin are preparing cer- 
tificates of contribution to the Bazaar, which 
can be purchased for fifty cents apiece. They 



Retributive .Justice — That Tom Fields, 
who denounced ca^^co last winter, should now 
be accused by his friends of going over to are beautiful specimens of art, and will adorn 
what some people like to call shoddy. 'any room 



knock a man down and set him up again, it 
may not be all right ; but if, by any process, 
he becomes satisfied, then it is all right. (A 
friend of ours calls this a knock-down argu- 
ment.) If we get A by the ears, B is im- 
mensely tickled, while A is very indignant. 
But if, just at this moment, we give B a 
scoring, A's Nemesis makes him laugh, and 
restores him to his equilibrium. The process 
may be repeated indefinitely. Now this is 
just what we may happen to take a notion to 
do. We may strike right and left, like an 
Irishman at a Donnybrook fair. We hope 
nobody will get seriously hurt. On our part 
it will be simply innocent sport, without any 
maliciousness or sinister designs. 

You may as well understand that we have 
decidedly the advantage of you. You have 
principles. We have none. We can hit you 



8 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 22. 



and you can't hit back. You are vulnerable 
and we are not. Even our heel went under 
the flowing tide, so that we are better oft' even 
than Achilles. We have, therefore, no fears. 
We can draw our muscles up to their full ten- 
sion and let them go with their full force, 
without danger of being injureil in return. 
It isn't probable that we shall do this, yet 
it would be very singular if with all this rare 
power at our c(»nraand, we shouldn't exer- 
cise it a little. Moreover, if your principles 
and idols and notions can't stand the prick o 
harlequin's lance, they are not worth having. 
You had better sell out cheap and invest 
elsewhere. If you arc a custom house officer, 
you must patiently bear the onslaughts which 
are directed against custom house officials. 
If you are the admirer of a man who is a capi- 
tal subject for a take-off, you must- submit to 
see him fired at. Whatever we do or say, 
whether it be to your liking or not, you will 
prove 3'ourself a sensible person if you will 
laugh at it and recommend all your friends to 
read it, taking care to admonish them that 
our paper is for sale, not for loan. 



Some Eeplies to OoiTespondeiits. 
We find on our table sundry letters, some of 
which seem to require notice at our hands 
among these are the following: 

FROM A PENITENT. 

Dear Canteen — Soon after the war broke 
out, I was applied to by a QuartermastiT to fur 
nish soldiers' cloth for thirty thousand men 
and it was hinted at the same time, that I migh' 
reduce the quality of the article to such an ex- 
tent, that I could make fifty per cent of profit, 
thirty-tive of which should belong to me, and 
the remaining fifteen to the government officer. 
I gladly embraced these terms and filled the 
order. Other and moie advantageous contracts 
were afterwards offered me, with which I 
closed — so that I finally amassed a fortune and 
retired from business. 

Of course, I .set up a house in town — a 
country establishment — a carriage — an opera 
box — and all that. But having always led an 
active life, my too great leisure became burden- 
some, and wanting my accustomed exercise, I 
soon fell into an indigestion, and was distressed 
with nerves and spleen, until at length I became 
troubled with wild dreams and visions in the 
night, which have destroyed my peace of mind, 
and made me a most miserable man. I am 
often transported to the quarters of our armies 
I see some soldiers shivering in rags, without 
blankets and exposed to the inclemency of a 
winter's night ; while others appear to be sick, 
feverish and delirious, and in their ravings de 
daring that they have been reduced to their 
wretched condition, by want of proper blankets 
and clothing. One poor delicate boy, who 
looked as if he had been nurtured in a kind 
home, in his delirium, imagined that he had 
returned to his mother, whom he thus ad- 
dressed: "Mother, if you liad only prepared 



my clothes and blanket, I should not have suf- 
fered so. I was chilled and frozen, and oh I 
how I longed to be at the old hearth again, by 
your side ! I thank God, that I am with you 
at last. Kiss me, dear mother ! " And he 
died. 

This was too much for the shattered condi- 
tion of my nerves. I sprang from my bed, 
paced back and forth in my chamber — woke 
my wife — startled my child — raved, and 
cursed the day on which I was tempted to de- 
part from Integrity in my business. 

I have just seen your prospectus, in which 

you declare that a draught from The Canteen, 

will console and cheer the wretched, in what 

distress soever they may be. I pray you give 

me a draught, or I may never know peace 

again. 

Your suifering 

SHUBAEL SHODDIE. 

We reply ; since you appear to have been a 
trading character, you cannot object to one 
bargain more. We propose then, to exchange 
aur draught from The Canteen, for your draft 
on your banker for the precise amount you 
took wrongfully out of the government — the 
same to be given to the Bazaar. 

There can be no absolution without repen- 
tance — and no repentance without restitu- 
tion. The ghost did not discharge his whole 
duty, if he omitted to toll you as much. And 
if you do not pay up, may you never rest 
again, but perpetually exclaim — Shoddy 
" hath murdered sleep ! " And when at 

length you shall die ; we refer you to 

any orthodox clergyman for the rest. 

FROM A COMMITTEE OF LIQUOR DEALERS. 
Dear Canteen — Understanding that you 
have no particular scruples, and your name 
being to our liking, and we having been 
deputed to address you, we would like to know 
what you think of sixty cents on whiskey, and 
whether you can be had? We frequently get 
hold of pretty genteel politicians on reasonable 
terms. What would you consider reasonable ? 
NAMES ILLEGIBLE. 

Answer — We consider it not unreasonable 
that that which begot and sustained the re- 
hellion should be liberally taxed to suppress 
it; that as whiskey originated the disease 
and aggravated its symptoms, so it should be 
made to effect its cure— on the Homeopathic 
principle, that similiasimitibuscuranticr. If 
you cannot read Latin, you should not aspire to 
our correspondence ; but for this time we will 
furnish you with a correct translation of this 
maxim. " Similia," being the Latin for 
"smile" you have a key to the whole thing 
at once. The translation then would read 
thus : " Whiskey did it— whiskey cure it— 
though whiskey curse it." 

A just pride, together with the vagueness 
of the ofier contained in your note, forbids 
any further reply. The Canteen is not a jug. 



FROM A TOBACCONIST. 

" Mr. Smith — Do you intend to oppose 'the 
duty on Tobacco ! If not, I will at once estab- 
lish an opposition paper to be called " The 
Canister," and drive you out of circulation. 
A TOBACCONIST." 

It Payns us to receive this communication ; 
nevertheless, we must speak our sentiment* 
plainly in respect of Tobacco. The plant 
nourishes no created being, save a great green 
worm, which alone seems to have been de- 
signed by nature to chew tobacco. To our 
finite apprehension, the plant seems to have 
been made for the worm, and the worm for 
the plant, and it was an evil hour when the 
relations of this vegetable, were extended 
further. That all mankind should become 
tobacco worms, seems to us, a departure from 
the original design in respect of the plant, the 
worm and the man — from which the latter has 
suffered most deplorably. We never can tax 
the weed too much, for we cannot tax it so 
oppressively as it taxes us. It dwarfs the 
body, and causes bronchitis, piles, cancer, 
consumption, dyspepsia, paralysis, apoplexy 
and insanity. If you persist in using it, it 
kills you; and if you leave it off, it kills you. 
We may be pardoned for speaking feelingly 
on this subject, since the Smiths have suffered 
more from tobacco than any other family on ' 
the face of the earth, for a reason similar to 
that propounded by the late learned Dr. Mit- 
chell in answering tlie scientific inquiry, why 
white sheep ate more hay than black ones ? 
Because there are more of them. 



Book Notices, 

The following books are on our table, seek- 
ing notice. In general, their titles speak for 
them : 

The Quartermasters' Guide — Showing a 
royal road to fortune. 7.'J</i thousand. 

The Custom House — or increase of pay with- 
out increase of salary. By one of the boys. 

ABEincMENT OF Barber's S. C. Reports — in 
73 vols —Co//. 

History op Alba.vy — fiom the time the Dutch 
took Holland till Toombs called his .roll of 
slaves on Bunker Hill. Munsell — Albatiy. For 
sale at the Bazaar. 

The Conquest op Albany — by the Irish and 
Germans, containing the Lament of the last of 
the Dutch. By Frescolt Knickerbocker — a Yan- 
kee Dutchman. Inquire of the Editor. 

An Apolooy foe Shoddy — Showing on high 
authority that " a light heart and a thin pair of 
breeches " will carry a soldier safely through 
any country or climate. By a Quartermaster . 

The Frozen Adder, or the beauty of Grati- 
tude — with views of West Point — by Jeff Davit 
and the Rebel Cadds— on wrapping paper — 
Enquirer office, Richmond. 



H^^ A new circulating medium — The 
Canteen. It circulates several thousand 
daily, and is eagerly taken at a premium. 



Feb. 22. 



THE CANTEEN 



[From our Troy Associate.] 

Troy and the Bazaar. 

The ancient " Cities of the Plain " shared 
a common fiite. Need we wonder that mod- 
ern twin Towns, standing like sentinels to 
guard the meandering Hudson, should " pre- 
sent arms " and give to each other the Sani- 
tary countersign 1 One has a Canteen, and 
the other desires to aid in filling it. We 
gladly sprinkle into the sparkling cup which 
" cheers but not inebriates," a few drops from 
a fountain "up the river." Let us dispose of 
our " rations," and as each takes a refreshing 
sip from the Canteen, Troy drinks to Al- 
bany ! 

There were faint whispers during the early 
days of the new year, that Albany was to 
have a grand Sanitary Fair. Little did any 
one dream then that Troy would prove an 
ally in the work. There had been rivalries 
between the two cities in days gone by. Like 
the wolf and the Iamb (we will not say which 
was which) they could not drink in silence 
from the same stream. The battle of the 
dictionaries was a mere skirmish compared to 
the contest, whether or not the Hudson river 
should remain " unabridged," or, like life, be 
" but a span." Alas ! the pontoons of war 
have been laid across the stream, and the 
shores are joined in bonds of sympathy and 
friendship — sympathy for the " unreturned 
braves " who picket the Rapidan or guard 
Tennessee's Lookout — friendship between two 
cities less than six miles apart and hence 
joined in a " league." Such a cause as this 
would have reconciled the " plagued houses " 
of Montague and Capulet, or made the white 
and red roses entwine in a loving wreath. It 
has linked once rival cities in ties of blood. 
It has dispelled the fog that hung over the 
valley, as the sun scatters the mists of the 
morning revealing the noble building that 
Albany enterprise and taste have erected, and 
letting a ray of light penetrate to the booths 
marked " Troy." 

But how was the alliance broiight about? 
Picture a rather cheerless public room in Troy 
of a Winter's afternoon, partly filled by some 
ladies and gentlemen noted for activity in 
every good cause. The object of the meeting 
was to decide what the citizens should do for 
the Sanitary Commission — whether exertions 
should be put forth for a home fair or in aid 
of the Bazaar at Albany or New York. Not 
that Troy had been backward in its contribu- 
tions towards this great National charity ; 
less than a dozen cities in the Union had 
shown a greater liberality — yet "more effort " 
was the word. It was a foregone conclusion 
with the meeting that " something must be 
done," but the practical channel into which 
these benevolent sentiments were to flow, 
had to be sounded with that sluggishness 
common to all movements at their out- 



set. Fortunate for the success of the pro- 
posed firm of Albany and Troy, was the 
presence of Messrs. Thatcher, Ilawlcy and 
Cuyler. They woke up their auditors to a 
realizing sense of the magnitude of the Al- 
bany enterprise, and expressed such a hearty 
desire for Troj''s co-operation, in terms so 
generous and complimentary, that there was 
but one sentiment ruling the assembly- it 
was agreed to share the labors and success of 
the Army Fair at Albany. The ladies, reluct- 
ant, as usual, to say anj'thing, resolved by a 
rising and unanimous vote, to se^o that soldiers 
might reap the benefit of their labors ; and 
thus was the work begun. There was a gath- 
ering, a few days afterwards, to decide, finally, 
whether Troy should aid its sister city, and 
the expression was even more emphatic. Not 
only was the sentiment of goodwill unchanged, 
but it was found that needles and tongues 
were already at work. The machinery was 
moving, and people had better look out for 
cogs and eccentrics. 

As a rehearsal precedes every play, and the 
labor of architects, bricklayers, carpenters and 
furnishers is essential to the completion of 
every well-appointed building, there remains 
much to be done on the part of the Troy 
people between the resolve to co-operate and 
the performance of the promise. That 
" much " is now in progress among the Tro- 
jan community. " Whatever is worth doing, 
is worth doing well," is the motto actuating all 
interested. Every day since the first dawn of 
the enterprise, the 30th of January, has been 
a day of effort and achievement. Lo ! the 
result when, on the 22d of February, the six 
booths at the North end of the East nave, 
three on each side of the building, shall be 
filled with Troy's ofierings. One compart- 
ment will be devoted to art ; the German 
ladies propose to fill one with their work ; 
three others are already nearly provided for 
by the handiwork of ladies of other nation- 
alities. Large as is the space devoted to Troy, 
it will in all probability be more than filled ; 
eligible and flattering as is the location, full 
justice will be done to the conspicious posi- 
tion in which the city is placed ; much as is 
expected of Troy by its friends, its quota 
under this Sanitarj' call will be more than 
filled. Its young men will be " drawn " in a 
pleasing enrollment directing them to report 
at the Bazaar for duty ; and the young ladies 
will be wanted, but not wanting. 

Nor is this all. A stirring appeal written 
by a philanthropic and able city pastor, and 
published in the columns of the Daily Times, 
has awakened effort at home. Tableaux ex- 
hibitions are to be given ; the German resi- 
dents have announced a concert ; the school 
children are at work ; all are doing something, 
even " Judge," the bill-poster. 

As an enduring record of what has been 



already done in Troy, it is only proper to 
" n.ime names," as far as the committees are 
concerned, who have taken the responsibility 
and begun the work. Troy's ofiicial repre- 
sentatives on the AlbanyExecutive Committee 
are Wm. A. Shepard, David A. Wells, Mrs. 
Geo. M. Tibbits and Mrs. John Flapg. The 
Executive Committee of the city of Troy is 
composed of the following gentlemen : Wm. 
A. Shepard, Chairman ; B. H. Hall, John L. 
Flagg, W. E. Hagen, C. A. Holmes, D. A. 
Wells, J. R. Prentice ; Charles W. Tillinghast, 
Treasurer. 

The folloT> hig are the sub-committees : 
Ladies^ ConimitUe on Coniribulions. — Mrs. 
S. S. Dauchy, Mrs. H. H. Doughty, Sirs. C. 
E. T. Lane, Mrs. John Flagg, Mrs. Coleman, 
Mrs. I. McConihe, Mrs. George M. Tibbits, 
Mrs. John U. Tibbits, Miss Ellen Freeman, 
Miss Emma Willard, Mrs. Vanderwerken, 
Mrs. Maxcy, Mrs. A. P. Heartt, Miss Sarah 
White, Mrs. Thayer, Mrs. Orr, Mrs. J. W. 
J?uller, Miss Mary Wells, Mrs. Hagan, Mrs. 
H. I. Seymour, Mrs. C. W. Tillinghast, Miss 
Alice Tillinghast, Mrs. 0. P. Hartt, Mrs. D. 
A. Wells, Miss Burden, Mrs. Proudfit, Mrs. 
Baerman, Mrs. John Bullions, Miss Sarah 
Thompson, Mrs. John Knickerbocker, Mrs. P. 
M. Corbin, Miss Joanna Southwick, Miss H. 
Blatchford, Mrs. Winship, Mrs. Cramer, Miss 
Eddy, Mrs. W. Barton, Miss Goulding, Miss 
Manning, Miss Dorlon, Miss Montague, Miss 
MoDonough, Mrs. Baerman, Mrs. Van Alstyne, • 
Mrs. Jas. Prentice, Miss Silliman, Mrs. F. 
Allen, Miss Clara Dana, Miss E. Peck, Mrs. 
Jas. Wager, Mrs. Fales, Mrs. Caldwell, Miss 
Reynolds, Miss Warner. 

Gentlemen's Commillee of Arrangements. — 
Hon. W. L. Van Alstyne, Mayor, W. A. 
Shepard, J. F. Winslow, W. F. Burden, Thos. 
Sausse, Hannibal Green, Thos. J. Guy, Geo. 
Dusenbury, E. A. Peck, E. W. Boughton, II. 
T. Caswell, Joseph W. Fuller, C. W. Tilling- 
hast, Wm. Gurley, J. L. Flagg, C. P. Hartt, 
Geo. H. Starbuck, Dr. T. C. Brinsmade, C. L. 
Tracy, C. A. Holmes, G. R. Seymour, S. 0. 
Gleason, D. A. Wells, R. Peckham, E. Dan- 
forth, B. H. Hall, M. H. Martin, W. N. Bar- 
ringer, C. Willard, J. G. Runkle, G. W. Swett, 
David Cornee, W. H. Young, S. Heimstreet, 
H. I. Seymour, Robert Green, W. E. Hagen, 
C. 0. Green, A. B. Morgan, R. D. Stark- 
weather, W. Rich, B. Roseman. 

Committee on Contributions of Agricultural 
Products. — George Tibbitts, D. Thomas Vail, 
Henry Warren, R. A. Flood, 0. A. Arnold, 
William T. Willard, Thomas Sause, A. Van 
Tuyl, G. M. Selden. 

Committee on Forwarding Fancy Articles. — 
Mrs. P. M. Corbin, Miss Joanna Southwick, 
Miss H. Blatchford. 

Committee to Forward Contributions. — 
W. Kemp, A. B. Fales, F. H. Knight, W. A. 
Thompson, H. I. Seymour. 



10 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 22. 



CommilUee to Receive and take charge of 



Contributions. — W. E. Hagen, R. D. Stark- 
weather, R. Green, E. Waters, C. 0. Greene, 

B. B. Benson. 

Committee to Arrange for Tableaux Ex- 
hibitions.- Thos. Buckley, Adam R. Smith, 
W. H. Young, John L. Flagg, J. S. Thorn, J. 
H. Kellogg, G. F. Sims, P. P. Allen, Irving 
Browne, R. F. Hall. 

When the Sanitary Fair shall have become 
a thing of the past ; when its gains have been 
counted and well-applied, its building re- 
moved, the exertions on its behalf forgot- 
ten, and its Aladdin-like existence only re- 
membered among the many glories of the 
" time that tried men's souls," there will be 
present in the mind's eye of every one in that 
" innumerable caravan " that once trod those 
spacious corridors, the recollection of the daz- 
zling letters, brilliant even amid so much bril- 
liance — across one of the aisles which marked 
Troy's precinct. When even these shall 
fade away, there will still remain the recollec- 
tion of a kindly feeling between two sister 
cities. All else may perish, but this 
never die. 



men — and the good of all conditions revere 



Our Sick and Wounded Soldiers. 

Our patriot army is not composed of ordi- 
nary materials. In that portion of the United 
States from whence it derives its recruits, 
universal education prevails, the people are 
supplied in their school districts and towns 
with libraries, and with a flood of intelligence 
from the daily and weekly press. 

Our soldiers read and write, and understand 
the cause of this war, and all that concerns it. 
They therefore enjoy victory and suffer from 
defeat, more than any other soldiers on earth, 
because they know the consequences of both. 
All their most cherished sentiments, opinions, 
and hopes, home, country, and liberty, are 
bound up in victory. By defeat, not glor3' 
only, but all that they most dearly cherish is 
lost. It is an army thus constituted that we 
call from comfortable homes, to brave all the 
dangers and to suffer all the miseries which 
wait on war — ; a war waged against us by 
the most desperate demagogues and tyrants 
that ever scourged their fellow-men. Who 
then shall say, that the wants, sufferings, 
woes and wounds of our brave boys do not 
deserve all our sympathies, and demand our 
most earnest and liberal endeavors for their 
relief? True, that in sustaining our admi- 
rable political institutions by their arms, they 
do a great deal for themselves — but no more 
than they do for us — ; for while this country 
with its blessed freedom, has been justly call- 
ed the " the poor man's paradise," it is by no 
means, as has also been said, " the rich man's 
hell " — unless indeed he be such a kind of 
rich man as might be well bestowed there. 
Our institutions are truly beneficial to all 



and cherish them. We all love our old flag, 
and before it shall fall, we will all perish to- 
gether in its defense. But to return to our 
soldiers — see of what stuff our young Amer- 
icans are made ! 

John B. Marsh (son of the Rev. Leonard 
31arsh), living at the South, was coerced into 
the rebel army. Being a Union man, he de- 
serted, and on being captured by the rebels, 
was shot at Vlcksburg sometime last June, 
He placed a letter in the hands of a friend, 
which read — : " Kind friend if ever you reach 
our happy lines, please have this put in the 
Northern papers, that my father who lives in 
Maine, may know what I am shot for. It is 
for defending my noble country. I love her, 
and am willing to die for her." 

When placed by his coffin, one of the guard 
said he could speak if he desired. He took 
otf his hat and cried — " Three cheers for the 
the old flag and the Union " — ; then swung 
his hat and shouted at the top of his voice — 
hurrah ! hurrah! hurrah !" — and fell dead 
*^''" j under the fire of his executioners. 

Call to mind the spectacle of Capt. Boggs' 
ship at the capture of New Orleans — shat- 
tered by the fire of heavy land batteries — 
her wooden walls broken in — and just about 
to sink — the brave boys that manned her 
guns, still playing on the enemy and throwing 
even a broadside as she made her last plunge 
with all her colors flying — her crew cheering 
lustily as she went down ! What heroic spec- 
tacle on land or sea surpasses this ? 

This war has revealed a nation of heroes, but 
heroes as intelligent and loyal as they are 
self-sacrificing and brave. It is for the relief 
of the sick and wounded of such a gallant 
host that we plead — nor shall we ask in vain. 
The great body of our people are generous, 
grateful, and enthusiastic — and these will 
give, till the soldiers shall need nothing more. 

There are a few exceptions to this prevail- 
ing generosity and Sympathy. Occasionally 
a man may be found, who, not favoring the 
war, turns away from those who have suf- 
fered in waging it. Another would turn 
over the sick and wounded to the Alms 
house, — the sick and wounded of such as we 
have described ! Another will not perceive 
that any case of sickness rises to a point de- 
manding charity, nor that a man can be so 
badly crippled by his wounds, but that he 
might still support himself. If he have lost 
one arm, he can still do something with the 
other ; if he have lost both arms, there are 
his legs still, and he might be useful in some 
kind of employment. If he have lost both 
arms and legs, he has still a head and a tongue, 
and these could be turned to some profit. 
Such a man is as difficult to fit with a case 
for charity as Le Sage''s beggar was to be suit- 
ed with a husband for his daughter. Among 



beggars the poorer one of the profession is 
in limbs, the richer he is in business — and 
this is to be considered in making family al- 
liances. According to the author referred to, 
one beggar proposed his son with only one 
arm and a leg, as a match for another beggar's 
daughter ; but the father of the girl scouted 
at the proposal saying, — " Why, no longer ago 
than yesterday I refused an offer of a husband, 
who had neither arms nor legs, and moved 
about with his breech in a bowl !" 



W. J. & R H. SCOTT, 

Manufacturers and Dealers in 

Military, Fire Department, 

Theatrical and Civic ABSOciation Goods, 

FIRE - ARMS, PISHING TACKLE, ORNA- 
MENTS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 
NAVY BUTTONS, GILT LACES, 
CORDS, <fcc., &c., 

PICKPOCKET-PROOF POCKETS, 

Marking Ink and Stamps for Clothing, Stencil 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No, 60 State St, at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

Sword, Pistol and Gun Repairing done at short 
notice. Old guns and pistols taken in trade. 
Second hand yune and pistols sold on commission. 
We will warrant all ourjfuns sold, and if we cannot 
satisfy the purchaser we will refund the money. 



FRANK H. LITTLE, 
itooKSE:i>L.r:R & staxiomer. 

No. 82 State Street. 



Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

photog-e.a.ph: a.i..bttm:s. 
Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

LAW AND PENSION BI,ANKS, 

82 State Street, South Side. 



NEW YOEK LACE STORE. 

CiEO. F. FARKII\GXOr«, 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDLE HALIj, AI^BANY, 

AND FORMERLY OF 

633 Rroad^vay, TV. IT. City, 

IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADDI- 
tion to his Extensive Assortment of Rich Lacea 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 
SPENCER'S CHEMISETT8 AND SLEEVES 

Made np and to Order, 
GEO. F, FARRINGTON, 

7 NORTH PEARL ST. 



Feb. 22. 



THE CANTEEN 



11 



X. & J. FEAREV, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STOEE, 
m. 50 STATE STREET, 

(Cur of (ireeu,) • 

ALBANY, N. T. 

Particiilsii* ntloiition paid to 

malciugf L.a<li«-!!>' Caaitoriii and 

Oeiit!)' I>i-<-M!i> Itoots to 

Order. 



PRACTICAL 

LITHOGEAPHEES, 

GENERAL EUaEAVEES, PEINTEES, &c, 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps,' 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

452 BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



STATE STREET IIICiH SCHOOE, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
A Boarilins and Day School for Boys. 

LEVI CASS, PEINOIPAL & PEOPEEETOE. 

THIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 
Stiite Street, furnishes a thorougli course of 
instruction, in the several Departments of learning, 
from the most Elementary Blanches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various dutieu and callings in life. 



BRIAEE'S 
CONFECTIONARY. 



RESTAUR Ai\T, 

83 STATE STEEET, 
Twaddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls and Wedding Entertain- 
ments supplied with Ice Cream, Icea, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, and every 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 

and Original Style of Ornamental Pyramids, 

Founlaine, Baskets, and Vases for "Table 

Decoration, furnished at the shortest 

notice. 

Erencli Confections, Mottoes, &.e., 
constantly on liand. 



A 1\EW. EI^fE OF CiOODS. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costumes and Eancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &.C. 

M3LITAIi"Sr TTlI]MM:ijrG-S, 

Buttons, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, &.C. 

RALFH P. LATHROP, 

57 .STATE STHEET, 

Importer and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fishing and Shooting Tackle, Military 

Go^ds and Fij-e Armi. 



.r. II. HIUI.EV, 

543 BROAD^W^Y, .A-LBAJSTY, 

(Four doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEINWAY & SONS, 

CHICKERIN6 &■ SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAY'S 




PIANO FORTES. 

AGENT FOR 

CABINET OEGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN HAUMONIUMS, 

Melodeona, Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
ninsical lUerchandise of every description. 






Ma^lT 



3 ^11 ^ H ^t 



c 



ALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 

examine our large and Complete Assortment of 

Hair, Nail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

COMBS OF EYEET DESOEIPTIOIT, 

OILS AND POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

Il<n1>in''<s Cieniiine Exti-act!<, Hand 

Blirrors, Fancy Toilet <jiood»> ; 

And in fact everything for a 

COMT'LETE TOULiKT OUTFIT. 

Strangers visiting the City would do well to call 

and examine. 

DEXTER <t NELLEGAR, 

Cor. State and N, Pearl Sts. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODEUFF; 

INVITE THE ATTENTION OP 

BUTEES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF 



Englisli, French, German & American 

IIARI»1VARE 

AND 

CUTLERY. 

S^t'edes, Eug'Ii!«l> and Refined Bar 
and Itundle Ii-on. 

Spring Steel, Oast Steel, Out Nails, 

Cut & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c., 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



«OOI>YEAR RIJKBER OEPOT. 

EUBEER GOODS, 

Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD, 

498 Broad^vay^ nearly opposite Stanivlx Ballf 
tn'o Doors above Maiden Lane. 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 

SA'bBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationeiy and Blank Books of 
* Every Description. 



Ho ! to thrf Exchange Building ! ! I 
Ye :VIillions -vvlio Visit tlie Great 

And Turn o«Br to His Excellency, T. Squires, 

VOmR «OEI>, 

SII^VER, 

COUPOl^'S, etc., etc. 

RECEIVTNG FOR THE SAME THE VERY 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The precious metals are now commanding. Re* 
member the number, 

1 Exchange IBuilding, Toot of State Street 



12 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 22. 



(Original.] 

The Dyspeptic Party. 

Those were jolly old times, when, .as d.ay after 

<lay, 
The choler.i carried its victims away, 
Gay revelers met, and with laughter and jest 
And quaffing of goblets, would mock at the pest ; 
With a song for whatever of ill juight betide. 
And a hip-hip-hurr.ah for the first man that died. 

But that was a time far jollier still, 

When dyspepsia threatened its thousands to 

kill. 
And a club of the merriest victims of all 
Deriantly issued a frolicksome call, 
That its members should gather iu festive array, 
'And with gayety chase the grim spectre away. 
Thus ran the proud summons : " Dyspeptics, 

attend ! 
" You are ordered together to dine ; to the end 
"That all who have heartburn, and all who 

have blues, 
"May their several tortures defy .and abuse, 
" And in general manage the dickens to pay 
" With themselves. Aurevoir. Come at six. — 

Saturday." 
Who could doubt the response ? Could a soul 

st.iy awiiy ? 
Such a pleastint reunion would certainly pay. 
To set the foul demon. Dyspepsia, .at naught, 
And dine as they pleased was a glorious thought. 
And what though a few might sink under the 

test? 
C'est egal ; — the survivors should bury the rest. 
First of all there was soup,— green-turtle, of 

course ; 
Then came fish, — pickled salmon with anchovy 

sauce ; 
Then the viands, — some pettitoes served in a 

stew, — 
With plenty of gravy,— a roast pig or two,— 
A little fat pork by wiiy of a fry,— 
And some very tough clams fashioned into a pie. 
Then the entrees, &c, — a delicate show ; 
Some hundreds of eggs boiled an hour or so ;— 
Pickled eels, nuts, hot pastry, welsh^ rabbit, 

hard beans. 
Corn, cucumbers, celery, crabs and sardines, 
Lobster-salad and olives in tempting array, 
And of chocolate cakes a most gorgeous dispfay . 
And then in succession the drinkables, — first 
A flow of champagne to keep down the thirst, — 
Then some tumblers of milk,— after which, in 

the fear 
That the two might mix badly, some bottled 

spruce beer, — " 

Then of hot lemonade an enormous supply,— 
And last, but not least, a little old rye. 

So they eat and they drank, and they filled up 

the toast. 
Vowing death to Dyspepsia ; and making their 

boast. 
That their foe was a cowardly, treacherous 

knave. 
With the guise of a king but the heart of a 

slave,— 



Delighting the abject and feeble to slay. 
But when m.anfiilly met, ever running away. 

But alas for the sequel I The truth must be 

told I 
The whole of the party were terribly sold I 
Though with song and with wine they had ban- 
ished all dread, 
And with pseans of triumph gone safely to bed, 
Yet when in the morning their friends looked 

around. 
Of that roy storing set, not a soul could be found I 
And a stranger told how, in the silence of night, 
Wliile lying awake, he had hoard with affright, 
A yell and a neigh, and the clatter of hoofs. 
As of troops of dragoons dashing over the roofs ; 
And it thiis became known, that to punish their 

scoff, 
A night mare had carried the whole party ofi'. 



as Napoleon could do while in the flesh? This 
is a very grave matter, which we cannot elu- 
cidate better, than by relating a case of spirit- 
rapping which once fell under our observation. 
At a circle made up of plain people, after 
the table had got to moving satisfactorily, a 
woman asked if the spirit of her grandfather 
was present, who had died five or six years 
before. A rap immediately responded in the 
affirmative. She then asked how long he had 
been in the spirit-land ? There followed a 
rapping for fourteen years. The enquirer 
then said: "This is not my grandfather's 
spirit, for he is all wrong as to the time he 
has been dead." Her sister replied — "It may 
be gran'ther's ghost, for all that — for you 
iinow he always was a dreadful lying old 
critter." 



Spirits. 

We are indebted to Judge Edmunds for 
some spiritual statistics, with which he has 
obligingly furnished us. He n^ports a very 
interesting case of a spirit's importuning him 
for some exciting fluid (this is quite in our 
line), and upon tho Judge's expressing his 
ignorance in what manner to communicate it 
to him, having never heard of The Canteen, 
the spirit promptly answered — •" Do you im- 
bibe it, and I will take it through you !" The 
Judge, being of an easy temper, and in no 
wise averse to the fluids, obligingly complied 
with this suggestion. 

Judge E. has experimented of late with the 
spirit of Napoleon the first, and has become 
as intimate with him as he was formerly with 
Lord Bacon. They slap each other on the 
shoulder, and call each other John and Nap — 
do the Judge and the Little Corporal— m 
their delightful interviews. Well, on a late 
occasion, the Judge determined that he would 
ask the great warrior what he thought of 
some of our military performances — and they 
discoursed thus : 

Judge E. "Bull Run?" 

Nap. " The animal by wrong extremity." 

Judge E. " Manassas ?" 

Nap. " Greatest victory recorded before 
my time." 

Judge E. " Peninsular campaign ?" 

Nap. " Beats Wellington's." 

Judge E. " Change of base ?" 

Nap. " Equal to my Russian." 

Judge E. " Great ?" 

Nap. " Grand — ^very !" 

Judge E. " Imbibe ?" 

Nap. " No — Mercie — Stomach — St. Hele- 
na — poison — sacrer .'" 

This, if genuine, we consider of immense 
importance. But can we feel sure that this 
was the spirit of Napoleon ? If so, that gets 
rid of one doubt ; but another at once arises. 
Was the spirit dealing candidly with the 
1 Judge, or rather making free with the truth, 



N. Y.' Legislature. 

Mr. Filkin.^ has given notice of a bill for 
the pacification of Albany, east, west and cen- 
tral — including the Central Railway — Lime- 
rick, Greenbush, Kenwood, Normansville, 
Troy, east and west, including the Horse 
Railroad, Schenectady, Cohoes and Lansing- 
burgh, and the consolidation of the same in 
one grand fraternity — to take effect this day. 
It is understood that the Lobby (of the Ba- 
^aar) has already priced each party to the 
proposed arrangement, ignorantly placing 
Limerick at the lowest figure in the row, 
which is contested by ICenwood ; and Albany 
at the highest, while it is asserted that she 
can be outdone by Trey. 

^^" The author of the New Gospel of 
Peace has been canonized, as we hear, and is 
to be known henceforth as St. John the Second 
for his exposition of Consuvutism, wherein he 
showed the amazing reasonableness of the 
same by the words and figures quoted, to wit : 

" Now the Consuvutives were they which 
when they had got into hot water, stayed 
there, that they might not be scalded." 

The Tayler is said to be already engaged 
on the Ascension robes of the new Saint, 
which are to be made so as to be worn with 
over(h)all's. 

U^* A Philadelphia lawyer writes, us: 
"The old public functionary is no — where. 
In his extremity, The Canteen, filled with the 
fluid he loved, was put to his lips. He feebly 
murmured ' too late,' and was understood to 
add, a la Randolph, We-morse,^ or 'Prof. 
Morse' or words to that effect." 



Our Solictor-Genekal. — Mr. John S. 
Dickerman, who occupies the post of Solicitor- 
General in our Cabinet, has been doing ines- 
timable seivice. He has beeu " going, going," 
among the business men of the city with great 
success, as our advertising columns show. He 
deserves his universal popularity. 




" TH^T OI^EEI?,S BXJT ISTOT IISTEBPLI^TES-" 



No. 2.] 



ALBiOTf, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1864. 



[Price 10 Cents. 



PROSPECTUS 

OF 

" The Canteen " will lie piiblislieil daily, com- 
mencing three or four days before the Array Relief 
lJaz;iar, and terminating only with the dose of the 
great inetitution. It will be 

A Live, Enterprising Paper, 

And, if it does not publish the latest telegraphic 
despatches, it will contain numerous sensations quite 
as reliable and much more interesting. It is conli- 
dently expected tiiat the unadulterated genius with 
whicu it will be comlucted, and tlie glorious cause 
which it is intended to subserve, will give it a 

CIRCULATION OF SEVERAL THOUSAND COPIES DAIIY. 
Thus making it an unrivaled medium foradverli^ers. 
Parties engaged in business which they would like 
to extend, will do themselves and their country's 
defenders a favor by sending their advertisements — 
which, in every instance are expected to be entirely 
truthful— to " The canteen," through the Post 
Olflce, Drawer 110, or bv the Agent, JOHN S. 
DICKERMAN, Esri. ; and it is hoped that these 
contributions, like all others, will conform to the 
peculiar character of the paper, in their oddity, whim- 
sicality and humor. The terms ai*e $5 for a square, 
or $3 for a half square, $3 for two squares, and 
at that rate for aavertieements longer than two 
squares, for the whole volume, which will consist 
ot at leaet twelve numbers. . The entire proceeds 
will go to tlie fuud of the Bazaar. For further par- 
ticulars inquire of our Agent. 

"THE CAi>TEE;\." 



The Inauguration of the Bazaar, 

The Bazaar opened last evening under the 
most brilliant auspices. The spacious edifice 
was crowded to overflowing, and its splendid 
illummalion together with the artistic ar- 
rangement and adornment of booths and 
goods, rendered the scene one of dazzling 
beauty. The inaugural ceremonies were emi- 
nently appropriate. The music was such as 
might be expected when under the direction 
of Thomas S. Lloyd, and rendered by so large 
and efleotive a chorus. The address of Gov. 
Seymour and the poem of Mr. Street will be 
published in our issue of to-morrow. The fol- 
lowing is the excellent address of President 
Thacher : 

Eemarks of Mr. Thacher. 

Ladies and Gentle.iie.i, Fellow Citizens and 
Fellow CoUNTuy.MEN: 

The 22d day of February, from its associa- 
tion with the name of Washington, was 
fittingly chosen by our Executive Committee 
as the day for the formal opening of the Army 
Relief Bazaar. Could that great man be 
raised from the dead and stand before you 
this evening, methinks the spectacle he would 



witness, and the purpose for which we have 
assembled would call from his lips an appeal, 
in behalf of the sick and wounded soldiers of 
our army, which no eloquence could surpass 
and which the most obdurate heart could not 
resist. "Would he not entreat you by all the 
high and lioly considerations which actuated 
him and his compatriots in their efforts to 
achieve our liberties, to do all in your power 
to cheer the hearts and nerve the arms of the 
gallant soldiers who, under God, now hold the 
destinies of our country in their hands? who 
are soon to decide, and to decide forever, the 
mighty question whether our national life is 
to be preserved or to be destroyed ? Would 
he not remind you that, on several occasions, 
the array of the Revolution came near dis- 
banding on account of its sufferings, and that 
even his own stout heart often faltered with 
the fearful apprehension that it might be 
goaded to that fatal resolve? Would he 
not tell )'0U that there is no depression so 
appalling as that which the soldier feels when 
he is conscious that he is neglected by those 
for whom he perils his life ? If then you 
would inspirit and incite him to noble deeds, 
let him know that in the workshops of our 
cities, villages and towns, in the houses of our 
farmers, in the dwellings of the poor as well 
as in the palaces of the rich, there are millions 
of busy fingers, moved by thoughts of him, at 
work providing for his wants. Let him know 
this, and he will never prove a coward nor 
waver in the performance of his duty. Even 
the moral effect ujttin the army of one demon- 
stration like this, to say nothing of its material 
results, is of more value than a hundred times 
its cost. When the war broke out our Gov- 
ernment, like the other governments of the 
world, was incumbered with an antiquated 
system of medical and sanitary regulations 
totally inadequate to the necessities of our 
army. 

That system seems to have been based on 
the assumption, that if government provided 
a medicine chest and a person educated in the 
circumlocution or red tape office to dole out 
its contents, and another to saw off wounded 
limbs, nothing more would be needed or re- 
quired. But the soldier needs the minor pal- 
liatives and restoratives which relieve his 



pains and aid him in his recovery, and he 
needs their prompt and speedy application. 
To meet the exigencies of the occasion, and 
to supply these radical defects, was the object 
of the United States Sanitary Commission, 
and right nobly has that organization per- 
formed its office. Promptly on the ground 
at the outset of the war, it has from that day 
to this acted the part of the omnipresent 
physician. It has assisted in the arrange- 
ment of the soldier's camp, with a view to the 
preservation of his health ; it has visited him 
daily in his tent, followed close in his foot- 
steps when he has been on the march, ready 
to care for him when he sickened or fainted 
by the way ; has received him in its arms 
when he has fallen bleeding on the battle-field, 
and has nursed him in the hospital with 
scarcely less than a mother's watchfulness. 
Statistics show the fruits of its operations, in 
the fact that the percentage of deaths from 
sickness and wounds, compared with all for- 
mer armies, has vastly diminished. Let it be 
borne in mind that this great life-saving in- 
stitution is a new feature in war, and will, no 
doubt, lead to a most salutary reform in the 
military organizations of other countries as 
well as that of our own. To those excellent 
women, the Sisters of Charity, and to Florence 
Nightingale, who in the Crimean war followed 
their example, we are indebted for the hint, 
but to the Sanitary Commission will belong 
the credit of carrying that hint to a successful 
execution. I trust that Governor Se3'mour, 
who is present, will pardon me for making a 
statement in this connection personal to him. 
Since his accession to office, he has not only 
aided the Sanitary Commission by repeatedly 
sending agents to co-operate with it on tho 
battle-field and in the hospital, but he has 
done a noble work outside of our military 
lines which entitles him to the lasting grati- 
tude of both the army and the people. At his 
instance and through his exertions, a place of 
refuge has been established in the Citj- of New 
York for invalid soldiers, who may be absent 
from the army on furlough or by discliarge, and 
for those who, while on furlough, become vic- 
tims to their own imprudence or to the wiles of 
others. Nearly sixteen thousand of these 
unfortunate men have been taken from the 



14 



THE CANTEEN. 



Feb. 23. 



cars, the steamboats, and from the streets, and 
cared for in that institution. Many have been 
restored and returned to the army, the per- 
manently disabled forwarded to their homes, 
while the bodies of those who hare died have 
been decently buried or delivered to their 
friends. This institution is still in successful 
operation, a blessing to the country and an 
honor to the man by whom it was founded. 
These facts, fellow citizens, heighten the 
pleasure with which I now introduce to you 
His Excellency Horatio Seymour, Governor 
of the State of New York. 




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It is put up in 6-lb. packages, and sold by most 
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TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY . 

Without a notice ! 

•V7" H .A. T IS IT? 

Why, the fact that the 

DTNA INSURANCE COMPANY, 

Of Hartford, Conn., 

Have just added S^SO ,000 to their Capital (making it 
Tu-o Million and a Quarter Dollars}^ with Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may now save the bother of small Policies 
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1864. WM. THOEBUEN'S 1864. 

ANNUAIi DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGDE 

OF 

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Will be mailed free to applicants. 

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Manufacturers, and Retail Dealers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



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(Successors to Koswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacttu-ers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLEEY 

HARDWARE, 

No. 420 Broadway, 
ALBANY, - - N. Y. 

E. TAYLOR. H. WEXDELL. E. A. GASCOIGNE. 



E. H. BENDER, 

BOOKSELLEE, PUBLISHEE, STATIONEE, 

AND 

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, 
No. 73 State St., 

AI>BAr¥Y, r¥. Y. 

Military Books, Soldiers' Portfolios and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks constantly on hand. 



Feb. 23. 



THE CANTEEN 



15 



Confederate Congress. 

Richmond, Feb., 18G4. 

Mr. Foote introduced a bill regulating the 
table fare of first class hotels, and prescribing 
that a dinner for one person shall not consist 
of less than one boiled egg, a slice of bread 
three inches square and half an inch thick, 
with a glass of water. 

Mr. Pryor gave notice that at some future 
day he should introduce a bill amending the 
law of homicide, and providing that in case a 
white man killed a negro, they should hang 
two foreigners. 

A communication was received from Mr' 
Emtyjar, the Treasurer, asking permission to 
sell the safe in his office, together with three 
chairs and an old broken tabic ; suggesting 
the conscription of his clerks, and a " ticket 
of leave " for himself. 

The President {Mr. Jeff. Davis) sent in a 
message (which was read with one-half of a 
double door closed, the other half being off 
the hinges), the purport of which was, that 
a man was always the poorer for being poor; 
that the more of this sort of money they put 
into their pockets, the less food they put into 
their stomachs ; that the more victories they 
won, the nearer they were to a total rout ; 
and the more soldiers they conscripted, the 
fewer they had in the field. 

He referred to the report of the Treasurer, 
which showed that their money was worse 
than self-righteousness ; and to the report of 
the war office, which proved that where one 
soldier was caught by conscription, two popped 
out by desertion. He concluded by recom- 
mending a day of fasting and prayer ; also that 
trade hereafter, on the part of the Confede- 
rates, should be conducted by theft — and be- 
tween private persons on credit and by 
barter — and that the women of Dixie should 
now be impressed. 

Mr. Quattlebum, of Soulh Carolina, moved 
an address to the President, eulogizing his 
moral and religious beauty — and asking for 
his photograph and a lock of his hair — also 
when he had concluded to start and where he 
meant to go. The debate on the address was 
highly excited, in the midst whereof " the 
Beast Butler " was announced as not only 
invading the sacred soil, but within two hours' 
march of the rebel Mecca ! And now, when 
two words were spoken of the beauty of the 
President, twenty were uttered against the 
Beast Butler. So that between " The Beauty 
and the Beast," confusion was confounded, as 
was also our reporter, who further saith not. 



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Theatrical and Oivic Association Goods, 

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Plates and Branding Irons. 

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and Gun, 

ALBANY, "N". Y. 

Sword, Pistol and Gun Repaii'ing done at short 
notice. Old guns and pistols taken in trade. 
Second hand guns and pistols sold on commission. 
We will warrant all our guns sold, and if we cannot 
satisfy the purchaser we will refund the money. 



FRANK H. LITTLE, 

BOOKSKI^I^ER & SXATI03iER, 

No. 83 State Street. 



U^^ Facilis descensus Averni, and the 
pikes are numerous. " You pays your money 
and you takes your choice." The direct 
road is the Southern ; the Northern way is 
called the sympathetic, but equally sure. 



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Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

LAW AND PENSION BLANKS, 

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and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 
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PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

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AND 

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THE CANTEEN. 



Feb. 23. 



The Canteen, 

There's an old battered friend swinging free at my 

Bide, 
Whose fatehaa with mine for long years been allied, 
He's not handsome to view, as may plainly be 

seen, 
Yet I well know his merits — my faithful Canteen- 

In the march, in the glare of a summer's hot sun, 
■When worn with the weight of the knapsack and 

gun. 
Oh 'twas pleasant to halt 'neath the sheltering green, 
And find a cool drop in the cheering Canteen. 

At night, on the picket, when darkness came down 
And shut out the stars with its blackening frown. 
When the rain chilled the marrow, still, still there 

has been 
A life-givuig warmth in the friendly Canteen. 

■VThen gathered in tent, tired, dusty aud worn, 

Expecting the foe ere the breaking of morn. 

More refreshing was sleep, those few moments, I 

ween. 
When it followed a draft from the hearty Canteen. 

And then when we looked on the on-coming foe. 
And knew that for us or for them there was woe. 
Ere we rushed where would soon be a blood- 
sprinkled scene 
New courage we found in the gallant Cimteen. 

But my comrades, you know, we have sometimes 

abused 
The means which for good should alone have been 

need 
And too oft have been found in that state called 

"between," 
From loving too fondly the charming Canteen. 

Still my old battered friend, as you swing at my side, 

I cannot forget that "we both have been tried, 

And though sometimes found wanting, you never 

■were seen 
Attached to a coward— my brave old Canteen. 



■ Our first number sold rapidly. Busi- 
ness men who are wide awake will send in 
their advertisements at once. 

The subscription price for the whole series 
of twelve numbers has been fixed at one 
dollar. Arrangements will be made by which 
the paper will be sent to the residences of 
those who prefer it. 



Women's Rights Convention — The fair 
iadies in session at the Bazaar claiming the 
glorious right of aiding the sick and wounded 
soldiers. 



' Hope is the parent of " I'll try." But for it 
where were the noble galaxy of statesmen, war- 
riors and inventors that shine so brightly in the 
firmament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Morse and Wing. The latter has fully realized his 
fondest hope in the production of the flonr of the 
family — Wing's Union Flour. 



WAGER & FALES, 

Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 

NO. 275 RIVER STREET, 
XROY, «. Y. 

James Wager. Andrew B. Fales. 



IIElRRirK'S 

AEMY AND NAVY PILLS. 

The Whole YVoria ITiiitca. 

Sick People Think, 

AFTKU WHICH ACT, 

HEREICK'S SUGAR COATED 
PILLS. 

CHILDEEN CEY FOR THEM. 

"^HlS REMARKABLE 




T 



It soothes with quietude every emotion, 
And into my mind much wisdom instills ; 

It gives me a respite like that of the ocean. 
It tells me the spot to buy Wing's Union Mills. 



American remedy 
carrying the world by 
storm. Over five millions 
of lioxes are sold annu- 
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of Flowers, Roots, Bal- 
sams and Extracts — their 
etfect on the human sys- 
tem is pleasant, satisfac- 
tory and successful. Act- 
ing directly on the I)lriod, 
glands, solids and lluids of 
the body, their use is at- 
tended with the happiest 
eifects. In sudden attacks 

of diseases, one or two 

doses almost always cures. In old staudmg cases 
of sickness, small doses — repeated frequently — so 
cleanse the system that good health is the result. 
No change in employment or diet is necessary. 
They never cause sore mouths, swelled joints, ach- 
ing limbs, etc., as do many other kinds. They are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the money will he 
refunded. "They are considered cJieaper, ssifer, 
pretier.and in alf respects superior to any purgative 
pill in the world. 

In manv cases, where the dreadful ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to all appearance no human means could save life, 
patients have, by the use of these Pills, been re- 
stored to good health ; the devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

In consequence of the pleasantness of their opera- 
tion they are universally used in every section of 
our wide extended country where they are made 
known, and are fast superseding every other prepa- 
ration of professed similar import. Upwards of forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, solely 
from their use, since the introduction of them in*o 
the United States, thus establishing the fact beyond 
all doubt that Herrick's Pills cure the (apparently) 
most opposite diseases by tlie one simple^ict of con- 
tinually evacuating the bowels until the di(?eaBe 
gives way ; therefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, the utility of Practice is iiow beyond all 
doubt." 

Cip" The discoverv of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with Dr. Herrick. All others are counter- 
feits, and, if used, will do harm, and disappoint the 
sick. Herrick's Pills are elegantly put up, lin in a 

barge 
cents per l>ox ; boxes for $1. 
Sola by dealers everyw^here. 



Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The Great Strengthcncr and Pain Destroyer. 

The Best and Cheapest Household Remedy in the 

World. 

These renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress in the side and breast, in five hours. 
Indeed, so certain are they to do this, that the pro- 
prietor warrants them. Spread from resin, balsams 
and gums, on beautiful kid leather, renders them 
peculiarly adapted to the wants of females and 
others. Their application is universal — equally to 
the strong man, the feel)le woman and the delicate 
infant 'To each and all they will prove a balm .and 
a blessing. 

Their use is agreeable, and without annoyance 



or trouble. Each plaster will wear from one to 
four months, and in rheumatic complaints, sprains 
and bruises, frequentlv effect cures when all other 
remedies fail. Full du'cctions will be found on the 
back of each. Public speakers, vocalists and minis- 
ters of the gospel, and others, will strengthen their 
lungs and improve their voices by wearing them on 
their breast. Price 18^ cents. 




To Ministers of the Gospel and Others, 

I)f. Ilerrick has secured the only right to 
manufacture 

DR. PERRIN'S rUMIGATOR, 

A New and sui-pass- 
iugly successful 
lemedv for C'ataiTh, 
Bionchitis, Minister's 
soie throat, offensive 
discharge from the 
head, hoarseness, irri- 
t ition of the mem- 
1 I mes of the nose, 
iliioit, ikc. This re- 
medy is smoked in a 
common pipe, and 
blowing the smoke out 
of the nose, producing 
a delightful sensation, and imparting an agreeable 
odor to the breath. It is so simple that it maybe 
used by a child ten years old. Being slightly exhil- 
irating in its effects.' it soothes the mind when over- 
taxed with bnsiness cares, relieving it so as to in- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. 

Tobacco smokers may mix a sm.all quantity of it 
with their tobacco, and thus obtain the medicinal 
effects while enjoying theirfavorite luxury, and also 
a fine aroma to the breath . 

" He that will not reason is a bigot, 
He that cannot reason is a fool." 

Catarrh may be known by some of the following 
symptoms : 

Catarrh causes partial deafness. 

Catarrh causes noise in the ears. 

Catarrh causes weak and wateiy eyes. 

Catarrh causes fullness and pressure in the head. 

Catarrh causes nervous headache. 

Catarrh causes pain over the browns. 

Catarrh causes confusion of the mind. 

Catarrh causes failing memory. 

Catarrh causes nervous excitability. 

Catarrh causes indisposition to lalior. 

Catarrh causes bad breath . 

Ciitarrh causes bad taste in the mouth. 

Catarrh causes oft'ensive discharges. 

Catarrh causes Bronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

ty° It is put up in one dollar packages, with full 
directions for using, and will be sent by mail on 
receipt of the price, post paid. Or, a sample 
sulficient for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receipt of twenty-five cents in money or postage 
stamps. Direct all letters to 

L. R. HERRICK, M. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Office, Albiiuy, N. Y. 



LUN^CH koom:. 

North Pearl Street, Albany, 
By IVIEEIAM W. RACE. 

Oysters, Game, and every Delicacy of the season, 

Served in the best style. 

■Wines, Liquors, Ales and Segars, of the 

CHOICEST 'B'RAN'DS. 



S0I.09I0I\ EUKE, 

DEALER IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY GOODS, 

No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and Hudson Streets,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



Feb. 23. 



THE CANTEEN. 



17 



Importere of Kiid DeulerB in Builders' and Cabinet 
H A. R. r> "NAT -A. R. E , 

Outlery, Shovels, Mill and Orosa-Ont Saws, 

NAILS, SPIKES, ETC., 

not*. 3.5 <& 37 STATE STREET, 

A.LBA.NY, iSr. Y. 

HIRON W. ALI.KN. JOSEl'H 3. CURTl.SS. 



J. McB. DAVIDSON'S 



PREMIUM 



I>. l»Ri;VI\ & SOM, 

SUOOBSaORS TO 

Pruyu, Voisburgh & Co., and Piuyu, Mai-ble & Co., 
Importers of and Denier^ in 

FOREIGN AND AMERICAN HARDWARE, 
CUTLERY, 

IRON, NAIIiS, SHOVE I.S, MILL AND CROSS- 
CUT SAWS, &<■., 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LANSING PRDYN. FR4NCIS S. PRUYN. 



ROBERT N. McMirRUV, 

APOXHIGCA.RY, 

And,. Dealer in every variety of 

FRENCH,' ENGLISH, GERMAN & AMERICAN 

FERFXTIVIERY, 

Brushes, and Fancy Toilet Goods, 

404 BROADAVAY, - - ALBANY, 
Comer of Maiden Lane. 



CI^OXHII^G ElMPORIUM. 

DAVIS, GRAFT & WILSON, 

WHOLES^VI.K AND RETAIL 
DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING, 

PTJRNISKIlSrGr GrOOXJS, &0., 
*7iS & 474, 

BKOADWAY (Marble Hall), ALBANY. 



WATCHES, JEWELRY 

AND 

SILVER WARE. 

WW. WENOELl^, 

(late Wendell & Feltman,) 

IMPORTER OF 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paris Fancy Goods, &c. 

DEALER IN 

SILVER AND PLATED WARE, 
Rich Jewelry, &o. 

Pine Watches and Clironometers carefully re- 
paired by experienced workmen. 

WM. WENDELL, 
480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hall 



FIRE KING 



SAFES. 



WARRANTED FIRE PROOF. 



FREE EROM; DAIMPNESS. 



J. S. DICKERMAN, 



SOLE AGENT 



Sample Rooms, A3 l^tate Street, 



AJJBAJSfTT 



DWELLING HOUSE SAFES ON HAND. 



DAVIDSON'S 



Patent ClOUed Steel lAning, 



WUch bid* dcflaaee to ike BURGLAR. 



.\E«>il»AI»ER, 

Late Publication and Magazine Depot. 



NEW YOKK, PHILADELPHIA & BOSTON 
Weekly, and New York Daily Papers, always 
on liand- 

BON TON, ti(>nEV'.«5, PETERSON'S, FRANK 
LESLIh'S PA.-HION ItOOK, &<: , «:c., 

Kolt SA(.K AT 

T H O ai A. S HASTINGS' 
Neu'a Room, MiiseDiu Ruildinflr. 



A. Ac .1. <-. tiOt*T%X. 

WHOLK.SALE & UICTAIL DEALERS IN 

CARPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 

.'i» SX.ITE STREET. 



ALBANY, 



N. Y. 



VA^ IIE«TSE-\ & C'lIARI^ES, 

Mniolesalf and Retail Dealers in 

CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, &;c. 

CHINA DEPOT, MARBLE II,VLL, 

470 Bi-ontlnsty iiiid 11 .Vainest St., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

The largest and most complete Crockery Store, 

in the United States. 



■*. B. MII.es, 

r.MPORTKK t,K 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 
and Dealei- in 

COH-'FIN TltlMlNIINC+S, 

BarL'on, Nails, Mill and Cross Gut Saws, &o. &c. 
,^«». «:t ST.ATE STREET, 

COR.N.ER OF JA.MKS, ALBANY, N. Y. 



TwedcUe Hall Drug Store. 
■ :i»m-% A. «'i,AHi», 

CflEAIIS'l AM) Pll \KM.4CKUTIST, 

nF,Ar,ER IN 

IDRirffS, MEDICINES, 

CHEMICALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 

Iniporlfd Toilvt <iioodK. 

Perfumery, ,Stc. 

.% 'i-^VEI»l»I.E 1IAi>I>, 

ALBANY. 

K«»Aiei>.VBA>i A. <>ie.AV*S 

PATKNI' I.Ml'ROX I:d 
IN.SrLATED IKON RIM AND FR.tME 

PIANO FOirrES. 

Wareroom.'! and Factory, 
OOR. BROADWAY & NORTH FERRY STS., 

.Al[>ciny, :>'. 1. 

Addre^.'^— Will. McCammon, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



18 



THE CANTEEN. 



Feb. 23. 




EDITED BY 



MK. SMITH. 



ALBANY, TUESDAY, FEB. 23, 1864. 



The Graces of the Bazaar. 

The rich and vivid imagination of the 
Greeks represented the .lir and the earth as 
peopled with fair and delicate creatures, to 
whom they gave the name of Nymphs. Some 
dwelt upon the wild and rugged mountains, 
some among the vales of Thcssaly, and still 
others frequented the springs and flowing 
streams. They were young and beautiful, 
and the legends a.ssigned them to important 
and responsible duties. The Greeks had. also, 
their Graces, the youthful goddesses, who pre- 
sided over social enjoyment, and directed all 
that contributed to the attractiveness of life. 

What the Nymphs and Graces were to the 
mythology of the golden age, the fair ladies 
are to the living realities of the Bazaar. They 
people its realms, and throw around them the 
genial influences of their own sweet natures. 
They occupy its haunts, and their bland 
smiles irradiate every department. In the 
work of preparation they have done what wo- 
man only can do. Their ready fingers twined 
the wreaths that overhang naves and transept. 
Night after night, with zealous fidelity, they 
transformed the halls of Agriculture and Ge- 
ology into a May-queen's dominions, where 
the seeds scattered about budded and blos- 
somed into the full grown flower. Their quick 
minds planned the work which has made 
drawing rooms of their booths, and procured 
the materials which fill them. Under their 
restless activity an unsurpassed refectory has 
grown up, which draws the hungry and 
thirsty with its sightly and savory charms. 
In all the nameless and endless details which 
are necessary to perfect a work of sach colos- 
sal proportions as the Bazaar, they have been 
foremost and untiring, shrinking before no 
difiiculty, stopping at no obstacle, but press- 
ing steadily and earnestly forward, bent only 
on affording the sick and wounded soldiers of 
the army of their country the largest amount 
of aid and comfort. 

Attractive at all times, they are doubly at- 
tractive as they appear at the Bazaar. How 
can we look, without becoming both hungry 
and thirsty, at those who stand behind the 
refreshment tables — themselves arrayed in 
their uniform and becoming apparel, their 
tables laden with the good things of the land ? 
And as they respond to our request, can we 
help feeling that we have as fair a cup bearer 
as that celestial assemblage to whom Hebe 



and Ganymede passed the flowing nectar ? 
We quaft' the contents of the cup, and we 
drirk in, also, the charms of those who min- 
ister to our wants ; and we come away re- 
freshed by what we have partaken, and 
elevated by the influence which has uncon- 
sciously wound itself around us. 

Not less are we drawn to those who in 
their booths, clothed in appropriate costumes, 
ofter the articles of their respective nationali- 
ties. It would not be diflBcult, as we pass 
before these mimic nations, to imagine our- 
selves successively among the mountains and 
lakes of Scotland, on the level meads of Eng- 
land, in the picturesque scenes of Ireland, 
with Holland's gables and dykes, under Italy's 
fair sky, and among the landscapes and cha- 
racteristics which distinguish Spain, France, 
Germany, Russia, Switzerland the Orient, and 
even remote Japan. Vieing with the repre- 
sentatives of these nations, are those who oc- 
cupy our own national booth, and those who 
come from other places to add to the beauty 
of the scene. The general type of beauty is 
higher in some nations than in others, but 
here the peculiar characteristics soften down, 
and, if we may so speak, we have the sifted 
wheat of all. 

The ladies are engaged, also, in other de- 
partments. Some act as penny-posts, and 
such penny-posts never before presented mis- 
sives and so easily secured the postage. But 
it is impossible to name all the interests with 
which they are identified. They have en- 
tered into every department, and their infec- 
tious spirit has spread everywhere. Their 
cultivated taste, their quick discernment 
have hit upon a thousand things which con- 
tribute to the general efiect. They have been 
as faithful to the sick and wounded soldier as 
Penelope was to her lord, and when lie re- 
turns to see in its fullness the devotion of 
which he catches glimpses, and receives the 
evidence, in his hospital retreat, he will shower 
blessings upon the heads of those to whom he 
is so largely indebted. 



KA-CHUGS. 



g^"A handsome horse hasjust been present- 
ed to Geu. Beauregard. We suppose this is the 
steed which is destined to be watered in the 
Tennessee or in — a certain profane place. The 
General's promise to water his horse in the 
former was broken, for reasons entirely be- 
yond his control, and as he always rigorously 
keeps his promises, he must accept the latter 
alternative, which, in fact, is likely enough 
without any special promise. 




11^" We had the pleasure the other day of 
seeing Lieut. Brownell, the avenger of Ells- 
worth, in the Military Department of the 
Bazaar. He will assist Col. Doty in superin- 
tending it, and is himsel'' an important acqui- 
sition to its stores. 



Mr. Thi'rlow Weed of this city, than 
whom no man has more laudably striven to 
find out the author of Junius, but who, 
like other seekers after this important truth, 
finds — 

"The moment you liad pronounced him one, 

" Presto ! hie place changed, and he was another." 

And that — 

" Now Burke^ now Tooke, he grew to people's fancica, 
" Aod cerles often like Sir Philip fyancis.\ 

has at last been happily delivered of 
all doubt on the subject. He has carefully 
compared the writings of Junius with the 
most elaborate and polished articles of this 
paper; he has traced a most remarkable re- 
semblance between the style of these articles, 
and that of certain papers published in the 
last century by our venerated grand-parent, 
Mr. Ebenezer Sinifh, — a resemblance so great 
indeed that it could have ariseu in no other, 
way, than by^transniis^ioi^iaa (l^ect llne,\^a4 
by inheritance — and putting these things to- 
gether, and imbibing liberally from The Oan- 
teen, he has yielded all his former theories, 
and determined to announce his final conclu- 
sion — which is — That the author of Junius is 
to he found in the Smith family of The 
Canteen ! In his great work which will soon 
follow after this discovery, the motto of 
Junius will be changed to " Smith nominis 
Canteenum." Mr. W. did not fail to advise • 
Mr. Seward of his grand conclusion, who has 
communicated it ofBcially to Lord Lyons, a.i\d 
the intelligence is now on the wings of the 
lightning to the Court of the Queen. 



^p" We hear again of religious revivals in 
the rebel camp. At several diflerent periods 
during the war, the rebels have had refresh- 
ing seasons of the same sort. Jejf. himself is 
among the chief of the converted sinners. 
This dodge shows that he and the rebel 
leaders have studied the campaigns of Crom- 
well, and mean to imitate them, .seeing what 
good fighting may proceed from religious en- 
thusiasm. But the rebels are by nature better 
adapted to — and by practice more expert in, 
swearing than in praying ; whereas Crom- 
well's soldiers were genuine puritans. God- 
fearing and psalm-singing, before they took 
to war. 

They were not knaves, who used religion 
as an instrument of war ; the latter was 
the instrument of their religioji. Praise- 
God Barebones, Fight-the-good-fight-of- Faith 
Smith, (who was our great ancestor,) Be-jusl- 
and-fear-nol Brown, and Receive-the-Holy- 



Feb. 23. 



THE CANTEEN 



19 



Ghost Jones, were not first mustered by these 
names on the roll of the army ; they had been 
conferred on them at the holy font, and their 
religion, their name and their cause were sub- 
stantial realities, and not the trick of an 
Artful Dodger. 

Jeff'. Da'iis will by-and-by see the differ- 
ence between Ororawellian religionists, fight- 
ing for civil and religious freedom, and his 
poor creatures, scourged to service in a bad 
cause, and scared by artful villains, with pious 
whimpering in camp. 



According to Dii Chaillu, slavery exists 
in Africa, dating long anterior to the foreign 
slave trade. Most of the slaves enjoy consi- 
derable liberty, and cannot be sold out of the 
tribes to which they belong. Their masters 
are not severe with them, and the domestic 
slave is never sold at the coast unless he has 
committed a crime. 

It is said that Jeff. Davis has offered to en- 
graft the humane slave code of the African on 
the Confederate Constitution, rather tban re- 
linquish slavery ; and that in case he shall do 
so, the Last Conqueror of lUexico, who is 
rather particular about his associates, will 
consent to maraud and rob in his company. 



When our army was at Sliiloh, a poor 
old pious negro came into camp, whose habit 
it was to indulge in a long prayer at bedtime. 
Our soldiers were greatly amused at the 
style of his petitions, which he always wound 
up by asking the Lord " to bress the d — n 
Yankees ! " He had never heard the Yankees 
named among the slaveholders without this 
prefix, and seriously believed that it properly 
belonged to them. And it does not? 



!^° The editors in Dixie are bitterly de- 
nouncing Jeff. Davis for taking away their 
exemption from military duty. This is a con- 
clusive proof of their disinterested devotion 
to the Confederacy, and is quite right, as it is 
plain enough that Jeff. Davis, even with his 
unexampled powers, could not without their 
help.lie hard enough to inspire his subjects 
with any confidence. 



Somebody suggests that this paper, 
instead of being called The Cant-een, should 
be called The Cant of Smith. An enthusias- 
tic friend who has secured admittance to the 
sanctum, says that the canH of Smith is bet- 
ter than the can of some people. 



The Canteen can be purchased in 
Troy, at S. F. Iloyt's newsroom. Mr. Hoyt 
will also receive subscriptions. 



A balanced account : 



Dr. 
To John Morgan, es- 
caped from ColuQibaB 
peniwntiary. 



Cr. 



By 100 Union ofScers or 
more, escaped from 
Libby prison. 



ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR BlILDIIVOS, 

Academy Park, Albany, N, Y., Jnn. tH. IS6I. 

THE PRESIDENT OF TllK UNITED 
STATES, through the Secretary of State, liav- 
ing generously donated to this Bazaar (wliich 
is to be held at Albany, in the month of Febru- 
ary, A. D. 1864, in aid of the Sanitary Commis- 
sion for the benefit of our Sick and Wounded 
Soldiers) the origin.lI draft of Iiis FIRST EMAN- 
CIPATION PROCLAMATION, dated September 
22d, A. D. 1862: the undersigned,. a SpecLil 
Committee appointed for that purpose, hereby 
give public notice that the said Proclamation 
will be sold by issuing a series of Tickets, duly 
numbered from One to Five Thousand, at One 
Dollar for each Ticket. The number of Tickets 
issued not to e.\ceed Five Thousand, but the 
issue may lie limited to any les.s number in the 
discretion of the Committee. The drawing to 
be made by putting the various numbers or 
names of the purchasers of Tickets sold in the 
s.amo wheel used by the Provost Marshal of the 
14th Congressional Di,<tr'ict of the State of New 
York, in making the draft of soldiers for said 
District. The holder of (he tir.st Ticket drawn 
will be entitled to the Proclamation. 

The Proclamation is iu the proper hand- 
writing of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Pn-sident of 
the United States of America, excepting two 
interlineations in pencil, made by William H. 
Seward, Secretary of St.ite, and the formal 
heading and ending of the document, which 
are in the hiindwriting of the Chief Clerk in 
the office of the Secretary of State. It is writ- 
ten «n one side of four half sheets of foolscap 
paper, and c,in be seen and examined either in 
the Bazaar Buildings, or in the Office of the 
Superintendent of the Insurance Department, 
in the State Hall, Albany. 

This Proclamation is, in the opinion of the 
Committee, an autographic and historic trea- 
sure of more interest and importance even, than 
the Proclamation of January 1st, 1863, which 
was only the necessary sequence of the Septem- 
ber Proclamation. 

Tickets can be obtained immediately by en- 
closing One Dollar for each Ticket, with name 
arid residence, to WILLIAM BARNES, Chair- 
man of the Committee, Albany N. Y If anv 
of our friends iu Great Britain wish to compete 
for this valuable document, a contribution of 
Four Shillings sterling will give one chance for 
it; and all sum.s realized for exchange over 
One Dollar per Ticket, will, if desired, be given 
in shares to the British Museum. Mr. T. H. 
Barker, No. 41 .lohn Dillon street, Manchester^ 
is solicited to act for Great Britain. 

WILLIAM BARNES, 
EDW^tD O. DELAVAN. 
JOHN K. PORTER 
.TAMES A. BELL, 
GERRIT SMITH 
THOMAS W. OLCOTT. 
WILLIAM C BRYANT, 
Special Commiftee. 

P. S.— Please procure this circular to be pub- 
lished gratis in the various newspapers in your 
vicinity. 



B. W. WOOSTER, 

MANnKACHTBER OP 

M^alnnt, 

and Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, Feathers, Feather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms. 

IVo. 57 and 59 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y 

PARTICULAR CARE taken in packing for 
Transportation. 



JOHN \' A N H U Y S E N , 

CHOIOE GROOERIES 

PROVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBANY, - - - N. Y, 

Piesb Country Proiluco received Daily. Ordera 

(leliveieil free of Cartage, to all (mrts of tlio 

City. 



I^AWTO.^ & IIKVI>OiV, 

WHOLESALE GRO(;ERS, 

No 17 State Street, 
ALBANY, - - . N. Y. 

OEO. H. LAWTON. CHAS. B. UEYnON. 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATINS, AETIFIOIAL FLOWEES, &c., 

Mo. 5-tO Broad >v ay. 

ALBANY. 



CHEAP CASH STORE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE ANO KKTAIL, 

i\o. 50 South Pearl Street, 



RAUL.EV & VA.^iDUKXEE, 

PHOTOGRAPH 

AMBROTYPE ARTISTS, 
No 51 State Street, Albany. 

ALL STYLES OP PKrrURES MADE, viz.: 
the Carte de Visite, larj,;e Pbotograplis, plain 
or colored, Anibrot\'pe6 and Pivtui'ee [lut in Lockets, 
Brooches and Ringa. Photographa colored iu Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, &«., by the best artists. 
All our work is made of tbe best materials, and 

warranted to give ealisfacliou. 
N. B. — Particular attention is paid to copying of 
.\tiibr<)ty[>es und Dajaierreotypes. 

RADLEV & VANDERZEE. 



GEORGE BRISTOL & Co., 

Ketailei-8 and .Jobbers in * 

DRY GOODS, 

ON THE CASH SVSTEM, 

69 Congress Street, Corner of Third, 
Rand's Bnildiug, TROY, N. Y. 

Geo. Briotol Geo. H. McParluiJ. AQjr«w M. Cburcb. 



20 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 23. 



ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR. 

Albany, N. Y., Feb. 10th, 1864. 

The Committee appointed to organize the 
Post Office of the Army Relief Bazaar to be held 
in this city, during the month of February, 
1864, respectfully invite tlie co-operation of 
the public in carrying out that design. 

Literary contributions are solicited, humor- 
ous, sentimental, poetical, satirical, and sensi- 
ble, upon subjects both general and personal in 
their nature, and from the length of pages to 
the brevity of a few lines 

These letters, whether over real or fictitious 
signatures, may, in the discretion of the writ- 
ers, be addressed to individuals, or their direc- 
tion and disposal may be entrusted to the 
Committee. They will, .in either case, be 
accepted as a source of revenue to the Bazaar ; 
and their authors, wliile gratifying personal 
tastes or indulging agreeable fancies, may, at 
the same time, congi'atulate themselves upon 
contributing to the relief of the suffering sol- 
diers, wlio have sacrificed health and comfort 
to the cause of our Country. 

The letters should be placed in unsealed 
envelopes, and enclosed, under cover, to the 
undersigned. 

GEO. P. TEN BROECK, Secretary. 

Drawer 117 Post Office, Albany, N. Y. 



]SrK-W YORK 

CLOTHING HOUSE, 




79 !^tatc Street, Albany, W. Y. 

L. D. HUTCHINS, Proprietor. 

CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
SUITS, to be made to order in first class style, 
at short notice. Also Kine Eeady-Made Clothing 
and Furnishing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



F. W. SII>I>, 

DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL, 
No. 46 Cirand, Cor. HaniUton St., 

AND 

Cor. Church and. Lydius Sts., 
AliBANY, - - - N. T. 



TWEDDLE HALL MUSIC STORE, 

(NF.XT DUOK TO HAI.l, ENTRANCE.) 

«5 State Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano lortes, 

Knabe & Go's. Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Marshall & Traver's " Parlor Gem," 

Only agency for Prince <& Co.'s imefjualed Melode- 

ons and Haj-nioniums, and Carhart, Needham 

& Co. '6 unequaled Melodeons and 

Harmoniums. 

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

SHEET MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS. 

STRATTON & FOOTE'S 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

MARTINS AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of Musical instruments and merchan- 
dise. Low prices, fair dealing, and all goods 
warranted to prove as represented. 



J. H. McOLURE, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

PAir«TS, OII>S, 

AND 

No. 70 State Street, Albany. 



LATHAM, 

"THE" HATTER, 

55S BROAD1VAV, 

OPPOSITE DELAY AN HOUSE 



W. p. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



XEI.L.ER & PAUE, 

GENTS' PUENISHING EMPOEIUM, 

432 &. 464 BROADWAY. 



Shirts and Collars made to order, 

Also. Agents for tbe Celebrated 

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Maohine. 



JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen Ware, 

LOOKING 6LA»8b,S, <fcc., 

NO. aeo RIVER STREET, 

TBOy, N. T. 



PECK'S HOTEL, 

ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. 

(Late McCardle's.) 
530 A 533 Broadway 

AHD 

37 and 39 James Street, 

ALBANY, N. T. 

UKL.AVAN PECK, 

PKOPEIETOR. 



CHINA TEA COMPANY, 

78 State Street, Albany. 

NEW CROP 

EXGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, 

SIi:i>EC'rEl> EXPRESSLiV 

FOR THE 

RETAIL, TRADE. 



G^REAT BARG-AINS. 

Our readers will find that by purcbasine 
CARPETS, Oil. CLOTHS, 

RUOS, MAXXIIXCS, &c., 

OP 

CHAUNOEY WATSON, ' 

No. 1 15 State Street, near St. Peter's Chiu-cfa, 

THEY save a percentage of tbe cost of such 
Goods, as Mr. Watson's lipht expenses and 
close attention to business enable bim to sell all 
grades and qualities at lower prices than are asked 
els»where. 

Remember Y¥ATSOIV, 

No. lis State Street. 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

CITIZEMS AFV» SXRAilfCiERS, 

Wishing: to Purchase 

HATS, GAPS, PUES, TRUNKS, BAGS, 
UMBRELLAS, &c., &c., 

Will find Pashionable Goods, Eeasonable 

Piicefl, and a Large Assortment 

AT 

ROUBi:>'S'S, 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT WHOLESALE OR llETAIL, 

54 STATE STREET (south side), one Door West 
of Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



Feb. 23. 



THE CANTEEN 



21 



Strong Minded Men and Women, 

TVo doubt whetljcr a strong minded man 
makes a bettcu- husband, llian a strong minded 
woman does a'wife. Shakspeare lived greatly 
apart from " Anne Halhaway "; and Dick- 
ens, — who was called "the Shakspeare of 
our age," until he sided with Jeff Davis, when 
the "speare" was omitted, and he was called 
only " S/iak — e" — , has imitated his great 
namesake. Fine genius, we lament to say it, 
seems to be seldom attended with those tame 
and homely qualities, requisite for a good 
husband. A man, properly endowed for a 
husband of the first class, bears the same re- 
lation to a man of genius, that an ass, (we 
speak' philosophically) does to a race horse. 
lie will carry greater burdens, but he is plain 
and slow, and not particularly good looking. 
Your genius is for the race-course, diminished 
at the ear, with a vast superiority in grace 
and speed. Examples are not wanting in 
proof of this. Swifl, if a husband af all, was 
a sad one ; and it is lucky that Pope was not 
put into the matrimonial harness, for he 
would assuredly have kicked up. Boling- 
broke was either a bad husband or had a bad 
wife ; Burns could have been improved in a 
domestic point of view ; while Byron was 
clearly not made to walk his chamber half the 
night, tending Miss Milbanke's mathematical 
offspring, while in the process of cutting teeth. 
It is true, that Sam Johnson had a dry old 
stick for a wife and did not abuse her, but he 
had not genius enough to qualify him for a 
bad husband ; but the divine Milton was ter- 
ribly tried by matrimony, and became very 
eloquent in his papers, concerning the liberty 
of divorce. 

It has long been considered, in our family, 
that the sainted Socrates was a bad husband, 
and that modern Greece, when she reversed 
the sentence of death pronounced against him 
more than two thousand years ago, did not 
complete the work of justice in respect of his | 
family, which can only be done by reversing 
public opinion respecting his wife, the much 
maligned Xantippe. We feel assured that 
this lady was of a sweet and happy temper, 
before she was galled by the chains of matri- 
mony. Certain Ancient Manuscripts, re- 
cently brought to light and now on exhibition 
at the Bazaar of the Capitol — he'ing Ntimber 
795-1 of the Curiosity Shop, conclusively 
show, that the marriage of Xantippe spoiled 
her temper, as hath happened to many a 
sweet angel since her time. It did not re- 
quire this manuscript to show, that in point 
of personal appearance Socrates was an ex- 
ceeJhigly ugly man, and by no means calcu- 
lated to please the eye of any lady ; and 
Xantippe did not marry him for his physical 
beauty; but as she was as good as she was 
Bweet tempered, and as he made great profes- 
sions in the line of virtue, her roung imagina- 



tion was captivated by his imputed goodness — 
she was, in fact, governed by the Greek 
maxim — ," handsome is as handsome does " — 
and became enamored of his moral beauty. 

But lovers and philosophers must eat — and 
neither love nor philosophy will provide for 
the physical wants of man, which are nume- 
rous and urgent, and Socrates was a shocking 
bad provider for a family. He was — we speak 
it reverently, and according to Webster — a 
sort of loafer — seldom at home — never split- 
ting oven wood, or helping to churn, or to 
tend the babies ; and as he was too poor to 
keep a servant, his wife had to cook, wash, 
and bake for the family, and was a perfect 
domestic drudge, while he was idling about 
the streets, barefooted, putting queer ques- 
tions to everybody, and arguing everybody 
down about ever}' thing under Heaven. His 
drift seemed to be to prove that nobody 
knew anything but himself. He never came 
home except to his meals, and did not even 
then thank his poor wife for her labor in pre- 
paring them, but would endeavor to prove by 
argument, that work was good for her, and 
that she did not do much after all. On these 
occasions he would argue her down, and then 
she would look sour, as what woman would 
not? The associates of her husband, being 
a set of idle street walkers and speechificrs, 
seeing her only in these moods, reported her 
as of a bad temper, and thus she has been 
maligned down to the present daj'. Perhaps 
also, another circumstance worked greatly to 
her prejudice. She could not endure Plato, 
her husband's favorite disciple, and said 
openly, that his philosophy was as unnatural 
and as barren as his loves ; — for which we can- 
not help .iccounting her a very sensible woman 

The Bazaar Manuscript further shows 
(what the ancient writers did their best to 
cover up,) that Socrates courted the society 
of a woman, who would Mt have been re- 
ceived in any but fashionaWe coteries, in any 
virtuous age; and when Xantippe mildly re- 
monstrated against this highly improper inti- 
macy, he endeavored to prove by his extra- 
ordinary method of argument, that the lady 
in question, was more useful and more pleas- 
ing to both gods and men than his poor wife, 
because she added more to the sum of human 
happiness ! Upon this, Xantippe raved ; and 
we are now enabled to give her exact words, 
translated from the Bazaar Manuscript by 
the learned Principal of the Albany Female 
Academy ; — as follows — , 

" I wish I was dead — and that you were 
married to this strong minded woman — and 
that she would argue you to death !" 

Much maligned Xantippe ! This was the 
height and breadth of thy offending ! And 
we now submit to an enlightened posterity, 
whether such a death would have been worse 
than that by the Hemlock, — considering how 
Socrates liked to argue ! 



'V. & J. I'KAUEV, 

PASHIONAIiLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STORE, 
NO. 50 STATE STEEET, 

(Cor of (irceii,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

l*articiilsif attention paid to 

■iiulciu^ I,iacliow' Caaitn-M and 

Oents" Dross Boots to 

©rdor. 



I^EM'IS & CSOOOtVIIV, 

PRACTICAL 

LITHOGRAPHERS, 

GENERAL ENGEAYERS, PEINTEES, &o. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps," 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&o. 

4.'52 BKOADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



STATE STREET HICII SCHOOK., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

A Boardins and Day Scbool for Boys* 

LEYI CASS, PEEJfOIPAL & PROPRIETOR 

rpHIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 

J- State Street, furnishes a thorough course of 
instrnction, in the several Departments of learning, 
from the most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



BRIARE'S 
CONFECTIONARY. 



R E S T A i: R A :\ X , 

83 STATE STREET, 
Tweddle Hall Biiilding, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls and Wedding Entertain- 
ments supplied vrith Ice Cream, Ices, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, and every 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 

and Original Style of Ornamental Pyramids, 

FonntaiuB, Baskets, and Vases for Table 

Decoration, fuiiiished at the shortest 

notice. 

Frenclt Connections, Iflottocs, Aic, 
eon»4tautly on Hand. 

A IVEIV I^irVE OF OOOOS. 

The nndersigned is now receiving an assortment o^ 

Theatrical Oostiunes and Fancy Dress Goodsi 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &,c. 

MILIXA^R."^ TRi]vr]ytiisrG^s, 

Battone, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, &c. 

RALPH -p. LATHROP, 

57 STATE STREET, 

Importer and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fishing and Shootinfi Tackle, Military 

Goods and Fire Arms. 



22 



THE CANTEEN. 



Feb. 23 



ITEW OAEPETS TOE SPEING. 

A new and splendid assortment of 

C A- II P* E T S , 

Have just been received, wliich can be purchased 
35 Per Ocnt less 

Than on the 1st day of March, at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co.'s, 

43 NORTH PEARL STREET, 
ALBANY. 



S, C. BBSAWT & CO., 

a Tl O O E R s , 

AND DEALERS IN 

Pine Teas, Pure Coffees, Fruits, &c,, 

124 STATE STREET, 

(let door above State Geological Rooms,) 

ALBANT, N. Y. 

Samuel C. Bkadt. Wm. McKoivif. 

E. A. IVES, 

Manufacturer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 

FOB LADIES 'ANH MIISSES, 

In all the Pinest Pabrios and Latest Styles. 

LARGE STOCK OF TINE DRESS 

GOODS 

At IVES' New York Store, 

Cannon Place, Troy. 



OFFICERS OF THE BAZAAR. 

Hon. George H. Thacher, President. 
Hon. Eli Perry, Vice-President. 

General Directors. — Maj. Gen. John E. Wool, 
Troy; Brig. Gen. John T. SpraRue, Albany; Maj. 
Henry A. Brigham, West Troy ; Hon. John Cramer, 
Wate'rford; Hon. Hugh White, Cohoes ; Hon. Piatt 
Potter, Schenectady; Hon. Theodore Miller, Hud- 
son ; Hon. Peter S." Danforth, Jliddleburgh . 

Local Directors. — Erastus Corning, Joseph H. 
Ramsey, Harmon Pumpelly, Thomas Schuyler, 
Peter Monteath, S;iinuel H. Sansom, Peter Cagger, 
Henry H. Martin, George Wolford, William H. Dc 
Witt, Smith Briggs, Rufus H. King, Thurlow Weed, 
Charles Van Beuthuysen, Alexander S. Johnson, 
Peter Gansevoort, Ezra P. Prentice, S. Oakley Van- 
derpoel, M. D., LjTiian Trcmain, Cliarles M. Jen- 
Inns, Robert Boyd, Alden March, M. D., Joseph C. 
Y. Paige, Mason F. Cogsvifoll, M. D., Thomas Vf . 
Olcott, John K. Porter, Fraulilin Townsend, John 
Tweddle, John Swinburne, M. D., William Barnes, 
Clarli B. Cochrane, William A. Young, Jeremiah 
J. Austin, Henry Q. Hawley, Azariali E. Stimson, 
Charles B. Redheld. 

' 1 Managers. — Tlie President and Secretary, Charles 
II. Strong, James H. Armsby, M. D., S. Oakley 
Vanderpo'el, SI. D., Henry Q. Hawley, Jacob C. 
Cuyler, Frank Chamberlain, Charles B. Redfield, 
Henry T. Buell, John H. Van Antwerp, Solomon 
Hydeman, Arthur Bott, Tliomas Keaniey, James 
M'cNaughton, John Twoddle ; Mrs. Eli PeVrv, Jlrs. 
Wm. White, Mrs. Franklin Towusend, Mrs. Charles 
B. Redfield, Mrs. Thomas Hun, Mrs. James Goold 

Managers for Troy. — Mrs. A. Shepard, David 
A. Wells, Mrs. Geo. M. Tibbits, Mrs. John Flagg. 
Chauscey p. Williams, General Treasurer. 
John Tayleb Hall, Secretary. 



J. H. IIII>I>E¥, 

543 BROAU'V^AY, A.X,BAJSrX«, 

(Four doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEINWAY & SONS, 

CHICKERING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAY'S 




PIANO FORTES. 

AGENT FOR 

MLA.SON" & HAJVILIN'S 

CABINET OEGAirS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN UAUMONiniS, 

Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Slusical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
Mualeal Merchandise of every description. 



U' 



z 



E 



W"IxE & M"OkE's 

3^11 H ■<I 



CALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine our large and Complete Assortment of 

Hair, Nail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

COMBS OP EVEEY DESOEIPTION,. 
OILS AND POMADES, 
PERFUMERY. 
LiiibiU'S Cieniiiiic Extmcts, Haud 
91iri*ors, Fancy Xoilot <jcOO<ls ; 
And in fact ever^-thing for a 
COMIPLKTE 1'OILET OXITFIT. 
Strangers visiting the City would do well to call 
and examine. 

DEXTER & NELIiEGAR, 

Oor. State and N. Pearl Sts. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODEUFF; 

INVITE THE ATTENTION OP 

BUYEES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF 

Englisli, French, German & American 

HARn^'ARE 



C U T L E E Y. 

sureties, Englisiili and Refined Bar 
and Bnudlc Iron. 

Spring Steel, Oast Steel, Cut Nails, 

Citt & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c., 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



CiOOniEAR RIIRBER DErOT. 

RUBBER GOODS, 

Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD, 

498 Broadway, nearly opposite Stanwix Ball, 
t^vo Doors above Maiden Lane. 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blank Books of 
Every Description, 



Ho ! to the Exchange 

Building ! ! ! 

Ve aiillions vrlio Visit tlic Oreat 

BAZAAR, 

And turn over to his E.xcellency 

T. SQUIRES -BROKER, 

YOUR 

SII.VER, 

COUI»0;\S, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAME THE VERY 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The precious metals are now commanding. Re- 
memher tlie number, 

1 Exchange Building, Foot of State Street, 



Feb. 23. 



THE CANTEEN. 



23 



E. W. BOUGHTON. 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer for Caeh, in 

HATS, CAPS AND STRAW GOODS, 

LADIES' AND GENTLEMENS FUES, 

And Canes, 

250 Kiver Street, Troy, N. Y. 



E.>IPIRE STOVK WORKS, 

HICKS, WOLFE & CO., 

Manufacturers ami Wholesale Dealers in, 
OFFICE AND SALES ROOM, 

263 River Street, Troy, W. Y. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

C^wp |Viil)lic:iti.ott mxa ^ctosp^tr gept. 

MAGAZINES, BOOKS, 
And. ISTe^vspapers, 

RECEIVED REC4ULARLY. 

240 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 

Near the Troy House. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHING STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Douw'8 Building.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING OF EVERY 
description always on hand, and for sale at the 
very lowest rates for cash. Clotliing made to order 
in the neatest and best manner, and latest styles — 
Warranted to Fit. Always on hand, Cravats, Hand- 
kerchiefs, Shirfs, Collars, Bosoms, Snspenders, Half 
Hose, Under Shirts, Drawers, &c., Sec. 



J. RANKIN, 

BE.-ILEK IN 

BOOTS AND SHOES, 

No. 41 Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY. N. Y. 



WAREHOUSE OP THE CLINTON STOTE WORKS. 

FULLER, WAEEEN & CO., 

255 and 257 River street, Troy, W. Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebrated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and Appurtenances. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Cbemicals, Drags, :9Iedicines, 

Paints, Oils, Ctlass, Vai-iiisties 
and Dyc-Stufls, 

Nos. 32 and 34 Washington Avenue, 

AI^AIVY, fi. Y. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. 23-1 River St., eomer of First, Troy, N. Y. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
!«»HETL.A]\D WOOL., 

Embroidery Pattei-ns, Chenilles, Filling Silk, Purse 
Twist, Fancy Combs, BrUBhes, l'ei-1'nmery. Cutlery, 
Port Monaien, Elegant Fans, Opera Glasses, Pho- 
tographic Albums, Traveling Bags, Dressing Cases, 
Portfolios, Deslis, Military and Regalia Goods, 
Skates, Fishing Tackle, Canes, Umbrellas, Ijondou 
and Paris Fancy Articles, suitable for Holiday, 
Birtliday and Bridal Presents. Daily receiving new 
and fashionable Goods. 



INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANV. 

Capital and Sm-plus, $240,000. 

ADAM VAN ALLEN, Prest. 

TIIOS. SCHUYLER, Vice Pres't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 



DIRECTORS. 



GRAND OPENDIG 

OF 

NEW SPRING GOODS. 

AT 

J. A. POST'S, 

466 Broatltvay, I^flarblc Hall. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &c., now open. 



Removal. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS 

WILL REMOVE on or .about the 1st of May, 
to 519 Broadway, where they will keep con- 
stantly on hand a large stock of School and Miscel- 
laneous Books, together with Photograph Albums, 
and a large assortment of Fancy and Staple Station- 
ery. Blank Books made to order on short notice. 
All new publications received as soon as published. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS, 

71 State Street. 



GEO. EAEEIS & SON, 
LIVERY STABLES, 

Cor. niaiden Lane and James St., 

And 82 Maiden Lane ; also, 

117 State street, 117 

GEORGE HARKIS. HENRY HARRIS. 



ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, 

The Spring Term opens on the 
First Tuesday of Mareli, 1S64. 

Three Terms constitute a course. 

Professors — Hon. Ira Harns, Amasa J. Parker, 
and Amos Dean. 
Circulars obtained from Amos Dean, Albany, N. Y. 



J. A. O'BKIEIV, 

DEALEE IN HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 

RIBBONS, LACES, &c., 

45 I«ortli Pearl St., 

Between Steuben Street and Maiden Luue. 



Adam Van Allen, 
.John H. Keynoids, 
C. P. Williams. 
M. H. Kead, 
Jesse C. Potts, 
Peter Monteath, 
H. D. Hawkins, 
Chas. H. Adams, 
L. M. Palmer, 



Thomas Schuyler, 
Archibald McClure, 
John G. White, 
Isaac A. Chapman, 
C'harlcs B. Lansing, 
Theo. F. Humphrey, 
James W. Eaton, 
Charles B. Eedfield, 
E. A. Durant, 



Visscher Ten Eyck. 



Office, IVo. 41!^ Broad-way, 

(Over Albany Exchange Bank.) 



PARKKR & 0*BRIE:1\, 

FASHIONABLE 

MILITAEY AND CITIZENS' TAILOES, 
I>'o. 481 Broad-tvay, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



PATROLS OF THE 

SANITARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
j\o. 40 State Street, 

And examine the Coin Silverware, Diiimonds, 

Watches and Eich Jewelry, 

All of which will be offered at much lower than 
usual prices, 

FOR A PEW DAYS. 

N. B. — The major part of the assortment will be 
sold off at OLD PRICES. 

Only Opposition, ]8tli Year, 

SIGN WATCH AND SPECTACLES, 
B. L. HOOD. 



ROBERT I>AI1>L,A1V, 

YETEEINARY SURGEON and Veterinary 
Pharmaceutical Chemist, late of Cincinnati, 
Graduate in 1840 of the Royal Veterinary College 
of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 'Scotland, Prof. Dicks, 
under the patronage of the Highland Agricultural 
Society of Scotland ; Fellow and Hon. Fellow of 
the V. M. A., &c., aad late Assistant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons : William J. Goodwin, 
Birmingham, England; William Stevly, London; 
Ed. Dycer, of Dycer's Repository, Stephen'sGreen, 
Dnblm, having removed his oliice" from John Cutler's 
Stables, may he consulted daily on Diseases of 
Hors-es, &c., at his residence. No. 22 HAWK, 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



BOOKS, STATIONERY, 

PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS, 

Aud other Articles connected with the Trade. 

Sold Wholesale & Eetail, 



S. R GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET, 



24 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 23. 



The tollowing poem hap, we believe, ap- 
peared in print before, but it was read only 
by a few individuals, and has been furnished 
to us for wider circulation : — 

Secession. 

AN AMERICO-LATIN POEM, 

Scripturn compositumqne a Janiore iitodam^ iUustri 

Musaruvi fiiio. 

A NOTE TO THE READER : 

A3 the accent in Auiti^ricun Latin is variable, 
the reader may use the syllables, in this poem, 
short or long, ad Uhilum. Let him only be 
careful to get the octagonic jingle of tlie metre 
right. Sometimes a sliort syllable is used long, 
and a long one short, for the sake of emphssis. 
Besides, tn'o long ones are several times used 
for one short one, licenlia poctica. Genius 
kuoweth no law. 

THE METRE ! 

The metre of this poem is the Amphibious 
Sapphic, renowned for its elasticity. The short 
syllable at the end of a line is optional, as well 
as any other in the middle. Each line is a 
Splitstrophicus : 

II 



or, uuu i uLTu I - 



-u 1! 



I. 



Secession, boys, I'll tell you now, tngenio profit ndo, 
Secession is, by Jove, not new, in hoc damnaio (1) 

muiido. 
Before Creation herself was made, ct terra hcec 

creata^ 
There was Secession all agog, ah oinni re amata. 
" Fly !" saith the Lord, " ye heavens Hy, ab infcro 

scparetitr^" 
*' And let the earth remain alone, singulatim pre- 

parctiir!" 
And scai'cely was this " Quos ego!" a Domino 

proclamatum, 
When Heavens flew, and earth remained, nt crat 

ord'tnatum ; 
And this, methinks, was the first example seccs- 

sionis grandis, 

Ubiquc im /latum kinc, no matter what the land is, 

Ut modus opihnissimus a nohis adoptatus 

Whene'er the Devil of Dissent has fairly once got 

at us. 

Oh, Tom and Dick and Harry, 

Nonne nunc scitis, guare 

Seceditjamjam o7nnia, 

Seccssionomania ? 

Oh, Harry, 

Die quarc! 

IL 

The first man what seceded was a woman; 'tis no fib; 
You know her omnes ; 'twas old Eve, she that was 

first Miss Kib. (2) 
She and her Adam were scarcely made in Iwrto 

pa r ad i si, 
Ambulantes tunc in DominOj quite happy, free and 

easy, 
•When Eve got tired of her lot, ad arborem accedit, 
Et pomum apprekendens tells her Adam dear to 

eat it. 
Adamus erat fool enough to do quod Eva dixit, 
And with that bite his good old soul diabolo 

inscripsit. 
Both ate the Apple of Discord then, ut est ?iunc 

nomiiiandutn, 
And were thus cursed with all their kin, quod erat 
demonstrandiim. 

And Harry, Dick and Tom, oh ! 
Videtisnc, pro porno 
Damnata jamjam ovinia, 
Secessionomania? 
Oh, Tom, oh! 
Pro porno I 



III. 

What in those most remotest times, ?w quihus erat 

Adam, 
In parodiso did to us old Eve, our great grand 

Madam, 
That- has in his temporibus Carolina now done 

on us ; 

The Tree is this our Union, Adam est Buchananus. 
Carolina took an apple off, et Buchanano dedit ; 
But hie nvii erat such a fool ut Adavi, nee come.d<t; 
He bit in it and found it sour, et mox n terrain Jecit, 
And there it lies to spoil and rot ; nil melius 

unquam fecit. 
Had Adam also, cool and calm, not swallowed tarn 

rclociicr, (3) 

We would not all have stomach ache tam male et 

at roe iter. 

And Harry, Tom and Dick, oh ! 

Non ventm est quod dice ? 

Stomackica jamjam ovinia, 

Seccssionomania ! 

Oh, Dick, oh! 

Quid dieo ? 

MORAL : 

Raw apples, since old Adam's bite, make malavi 

digestionem — 

Thus everybody ought to think, before he bites one 

on 'em ! (4) 

Oh, Dick see! 

Quid dixi ? 

PERORATION : 

Our modem apple-tree contains triginta quatuor 

poma, 
Of which, each is a "glorious" state, respublica 

ut Rovia. 
But oh ! its branches are all decked with rattlesnakes 

fravdulenter ; 
Therefore, tall watchman, with thy rails, run 

quickly to the center, 
And smash the heads of tlie treacherous beasts 

ovinino corrnmpcntes^ 
And split them well pro patria. macta omnes 

serpcntcs ! 
And then let ring the chorus loud alborum et 

nigrorum ; (5) 
Libertas atque Uniias in secula seculorum. 

Oh, Dick and Tom and Harry, 

Aut in particniari 

Tu Dick die .■ 

Cur est sic 7 

Ruinata jamjam omniaj 

Seccssionomania ! 

Oh, Harry, 

Die quarc ! 



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(1) — Damnaio: Superficial scholars who know 
nothing about the real spirit of etymology {apintits 
ett/molorria realis,) might translate damnato by a 
similar English word. But that would he gram- 
matically incorrect. Compare Jacobus Asi/nus de 
Vsu Verborinn Vamiiatoriorum, ch* i, 4; and 
Mother Goose de ojjiciis, eh. v, 4. 

/2} — Rtb : AUusio deHcafissima to Eve's origin. 

(3) — Vetociter : The last two syllables must be 
pronounced with lightning speed to get a correct 
phenomenal idea of Adam's eager swallows. Com- 
pare ^^ Cicero pro Porno," iv,l: "They eats them 
shell and all." 

(-1) — The whole line is a very happy imitation of 
what is called the " Bowery Latin." " 

(5) — Nigrorum : Negroes or Niggers, a black 
race, originally from Africa, — an important element 
in our Confederacy. 



.T. N. IIAOEK, 

FARMEHS' HOTEL, 

42 WasMngton Avenue, 
ALBANY. 



I Vow it is too Bad. 

"•I am sa^^ng up my money," 

A prudent house-wife said, 
" For all that has been told me, 

And by the thing I've read. 

" I will be able soon to buy 

A Carpet for this floor. 
And by the toil it does cost me 

What one can want it more 7 

" Dame Gossip said this evening. 

As she dropp'd into tea, 
Tliat Watson had the cheapest goods 

That ever she did see, 

" The cheapest and the very best 

That ever merchant had ; 
Then shall I longer scrub this floor 7 

I vow it is too bad." 

CHAUNCEY WATSON, 
115 State Street, Carpet Store. 



EAEVEY E. WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBANY. 

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Light Expenses, 

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" TH:^T OI^EEPiS BXJT N"OT I3SrEBI^I^TH:S-" 



No. 3.] 



ALBANY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1864. 



[Price 10 Cents. 



ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR. 



BILL OF FARE. 



Tmkev, 15 

Chicken, 15 

Tongue, 15 

Roast Ham, 15 

ItoaBt Beef, 15 

(.'orned 15eef, 10 

Pork anil Beans 10 

Boiled Ham 10 

Sandwielies 5 

A la mode Beef, 15 

Bread and Pickles, 10 



PASTRY. 

Pie per piece , 5 and 10 

Cake, 5 and 10 

Tarts 5 



OYSTERS. 

Oysters raw, 25 

■ " stewed 25 

" pickled, 25 



EXTRAS. 



Prairie Hens, 25 

Quail 38 

IceOeam, 20 

Water Ices, 20 

Cotfee per cup, 10 

Tea per cup, 10 



Chicken Salad, 15 

Charlotte de Russe, . 20 

Jelly per glass, 15 

Lemonade, 5 

Blanc Mange, 10 

Cranberry Sauce, ... 10 



The Inauguration of the Bazaar, 



SPEECH OF GOVERNOR SEYMOUR. 



Governor Seymour, who, on being intro- 
duced to the assemblage, was loudly cheered, 
said: 

Upon a day sacred to the memory of our 
greatest and purest statesman, upon a spot 
made famous by historical incidents, we meet 
for a purpose which appeals to our liveliest 
sympathy. It is fit that the capital of a great 
State, which furnishes so large a share of the 
armies of our country, and which is so nu- 
merously represented amid the sick and 
wounded of our hospitals, and among the 
graves of our battle fields, should be promi- 
nent in efforts to soften the calamities of war. 
Upon this occasion the historical events con- 
nected with this city and the adjacent towns 
are brought back to our memories. Albany 
is the oldest city in the thirteen original 
colonies, and, with the exception of St. Au- 
gustine, in Florida, the oldest town in our 
Union, for the earlier settlement of James- 
town, in Virginia, had ceased to exist as a 
municipality. Before the pilgrims landed 



upon Plymouth Rock, and before the founda- 
tions of our great commercial metropolis were 
laid at the mouth of the Hudson, a trading 
post was established at this point, and for 
years it was the most important commercial 
place within the limits of our State. 

It is not to iis antiquity and to its long 
continued identification with the interests of 
our country to which I wish to call your 
attention, but to some incidents in its- history 
recalled by the occasion which draws us to- 
getlier. In 1690, in this month of February 
— 174 years ago — there came a midnight 
cry for help from the burning town of Sche- 
nectady, and the panting messengers who 
came alung the pathways leadingfrom Albany 
to that city, which ran along by the very spot 
upon which we stand, and told of the massacre 
of its inhabitants, by Indian savages and their 
French allies. The alarmed citizens of this 
place hurried to the protection of Fort Frede- 
rick, which stood on this ground ; and the 
ancestors of many of those who I see before 
me, whose names are still familiar in your 
social circles, in your churches and in your 
public organizations, met to devise measures 
of relief for the sick, the suffering, the wounded 
and the dying of a neighboring town, and to 
adopt measures for the support of those who 
should go out to combat against the savage 
enemies. Many of their descendants bearing 
those ancient and honorable names, meet here 
to-night for a kindred purpose. 

That long lapse of years, and those far re- 
moved generations, at this moment seem 
freshly linked together by this coincidence of 
place and purpose. 

A little later, another event occurred within 
this city, of still greater significance, and still 
more closely connected with this occasion. 
The people of the difi'erent Colonies, living 
under distinct governments at the outset, 
were estranged from each other. Separated 
by distances which at that day were overcome 
with difficulty, made up of those of different 
nationalities and conflicting creeds, there was 
among them but little intercourse, and no 
concert of action. Alarmed by a threatened 
combination of savage tribes whicli menaced 
the safety, if not the existence of the Colonies, 
they sent delegates to a Convention held in 
'this city. Benj. Franklin was its presiding 
ofiScer. This was the first distinct movement 
to a union among the Colonies, looking to 
strength and protection from united counsels 
and combined efforts. 

Thus Albany became the birth-place of our 
Union. In God's name, then, let it be up- 
held and chferished here. The first time that 
the Stars and Stripes were ever displayed 
upon our national banner — the first time that 
its emblems of state sovereignties and na- 
tional unity were ever given to the winds of 
Heaven — the first time that that flag was 



ever displayed which now kindles the en- 
thusiasm and patriotism of the American in 
whatever part of the world he may see it, 
and whose folds, in devotion to its sacred 
import, a million of men have battled within 
the last three years — that flag was first borne 
into the dangers of the batile-field in the 
defense of this city. It was also first used to 
defeat an effort to divide the united colonies. 
For the purpose of gaining possession of the 
line of the Hudson River and the control of 
Lake Champlain, the British Cabinet devised 
a combined movement upon this city. Its 
fleets were to ascend the Hudson — its savage 
allies, under St. Ledger, were to come down 
the valley of the Mohawk, its disciplined 
armies, under Burgoyne, forcing tlieir way 
along the upper Hudson, were to meet the 
co-operating forces at this point, and thus 
sever the Eastern Colonies from the rest of 
our country. The point to be reached by 
this great combined movement was the spot 
upon which we stand. This most formidable 
attempt upon our national existence was de- 
feated upon the plains of Saratoga, and the 
three-fold attack upon Albany was bafHed 
and defeated. It was in that battle of Sara- 
toga that our national flag was first used. If 
we regard then the object for which we are 
assembled, and the relationship which that 
object bears to the union of our country and 
its glorious flag, we find that the associations 
which cluster around this spot are all in fit 
keeping, and well calculated to excite our 
interest and our enthusiasm. 

The objects of those who have eng.iged in 
this enterprise are charitable. Those who 
meet here hold conflicting views with regard 
to the affairs of the country ; we differ widely 
with respect to the policy of government, but 
whatever these difterences may be, there can 
be no doubt as to the duty which rests upon 
us all, to care for the sick, to relieve the 
wounded, to comfort those in prisons. Who- 
ever has visited a battle-field when the fear- 
ful strife is over, may feel, but he cannot tell, 
how much relief is given by the simplest act 
of charity, how a cup of cold water has re- 
ligved that intolerable anguish from thirst, 
how a little shelter from a burning sun, or 
protection from a driving storm, can save a 
life which trembles upon the verge of exist- 
ence. The smallest contribution to this pur- 
pose may, perchance, coming at the opportune 
moment, do a work of charity and benevolence 
which at other times a fortune could not do. 
But aside from this direct relief, who can 
foresee what other good may spring from the 
influences of a kindly charity, how it may tell 
upon the morals, the patriotism, and the tone 
of our army. Nay more, who can say that it 
may not save our national existence, perhaps 
when the wisdom of cabinets and statesmen 
fail. When war may make ineffectual sacri.; 



26 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 24. 



fice of blood and treason, it may be that acts 
of charity like these, seeking out the wounded 
and the dying upon the battle-field, when the 
struggle is over and passions are hushed, and 
helpless foeraen lie side by side, when every 
trace of rage and enmity has passed away and 
common suffering brings again fraternal re- 
gard, who can say when at such a time as 
this your agents go forth over this terrible 
scene of strife and bloodshed, and forgetting 
all diflerences, see only siifl'ering humanity 
before them, giving relief alike to foeman and 
to friend, who that believes in christian charity 
and christian truth, shall say that these things 
may not again bring peace to our laud, restore 
our Union, and give us back unimpaired the 
Government which our fathers framed. 

The brightest and kindliest virtues grow up 
strangely in connection with the violence and 
horrors of war, as the brightest, freshest 
flowers flourish upon the very edge of the 
everlasting glacier. The virtues of gentleness 
and charity have ever been strikingly con- 
nected with martial life, indeed the courtesies 
of life are mostly traceable to the usages of 
camp. 

The very dangers of the battle field com- 
pels an observance of acts of courtesy, of 
kindness and protection. Beyond all other 
men, the soldier values the virtues of mercy 
and gentleness. When the Saviour hung upon 
the Cross, when Priest and Pharisee mocked 
His sufferings, of all who looked on, a soldier 
alone discerned His Divinity when he heard 
Him pour forth a pra3'er for his enemies. 

Woman, withdrawn from the conflicts which 
bewilder and distract the counsels of those in 
public life, and free from the passions and pre- 
judices which disturb the minds of men, look 
with sadness and sorrow upon events which 
carry mourning into their houses. With un- 
tiring devotion they have filled this ample 
Hall with evidences of their taste, their in- 
dustry and their skill. Theirs is no discrimi- 
nating charity. Upon the battle field or in 
the hospital, they see only suffering fellow- 
beings. There it knows no foeman. 

It is fit that this city, thus associated with 
many of the most glorious incidents in the 
history of our country, should be among the 
foremost in a work of Christianity, of hu- 
manity and patriotism. Above all is it fitting 
that woman should thus come forward to 
show that she is ready and anxious, by kind- 
ness and love, to soften the horrors and 
ravages of war. It is becoming, too, that 
neighboring cities, laying aside all feeling of 
rivalry, should thus generously aid in this 
work. 

Thereupon, in pursuance of the invitation 
of your Committee, and as Chief Magistrate 
of the State, I do dedicate this edifice to the 
great purposes of patriotism and charity, and 
I ofl'er the fervent prayer to Almighty God 
that it may not only relieve the sick and 
wounded, but by its gentle influence may 
touch the hearts of those in rebellion : that 
it m,iy aid in bringing back peace to our land", 
restoring our Union, giving new life and vigor 
to the Government of our fathers, and making 
us again a great, united, prosperous and 
happy people. (Cheers.) 



Dr. Holmes says, that there are two 
things which everybody must have^ — bread 
and a newspaper. If this be so, they must be 
approaching a famine in Dixie, as they have 
only thir{y-five dailies in the whole Confede- 
racy — partly brown paper at that. 



Poem, 

BY ALFRED B. STREET. 

To soothe man's heart by sin and sorrow riven, 
A sky-born Triad God has kindly given 
Full of all joy, Faith, Hope and Charity, 
And the bright last, the brighlist of the Three. 
Child of Compassion, she stands nearest Him, 
Whose great compassion that no cloud can dim, 
Pillars our path to guide ns from our ban, 
And so by prophet-lips He told her truth to 
Man. 

For self alone her radiant sisters bloom — 
Hope to sustain us, Faith to star our gloom ; 
But she ascends on self, and far and wide 
Seeks but to know her blessiugs to divide ; 
Turns from the blossom to the bitter thorn. 
To dreariest midniglit from the cheeriest morn ; 
While the effulgence by her presence shed, 
Brightens the scene where'er her blessed tread, 
Wakening the rose upon the thorn, with light 
Of her starred home, illumining the night ; 
With the sweet dew-drops melting from her 

heart. 
Bidding in arid wastes the flower and fountain 

start. 

Thus where her brightening, wakening foot- 
steps wend. 
Pain knows its balm, the friendless find a friend ; 
In the dark alley joy succeeds to wo — 
The shivering garret feels a fireside glow ; 
And as she blends the effluence of the Three, 
God in the gloom she rouses Faith to see — 
On her firm anchor Hojie again to lean, 
And so she walks the earth and sheds her 
angel sheen. 

If thus she yields her blessings to the race ; 
Wreathing with Plenty's smile Want's pallid 

face ; 
Checking the orphan's cry, the widow's tear; 
Softening the couch of suffering with her cheer ; 
Brightening the clouds that hourly veil our 

view ; 
Casting a gleam o'er sorrow's usual hue ; 
Far sweeter, holier beams her living light. 
Kindling the cause that crowds these walls to- 
night ; 
Cause of the hearts that stood at duty's call. 
Front to the foe, a rock-hewn, hnman.wall, 
Till by war's lightning darts of dire disease, 
A shattered wreck a saddened nation sees — 
Sees but to aid, for as they bared the brow. 
In need our hearts shall rally round them now.- 
Man shall send forth in kindliest cheer his store. 
And woman's pity heaveuliest blessings pour ; 
In childhood's prayer their names find nightly 

rest, 
And the whole nation fold them in her breast. 

Now as we view these wrecks of battle's wrath, 
Let peopled memory tread a backward path ; 
Brief in its years, in sufl'ering, oh I how long ; 
Lurid with dread and dark with gloomiest 

wrong. 
To where the South — a crouching tiger — glared 
With front all foaming and with fangs all bared, 
At the great North that reared his presence o'er, 
With brow unshadowed, but with eye that bore 
In doubt and wonder on the threatening sight, 
And though unready, calm in conscious might. 

Hark ! a sound rings along the startled air — 
Hath the fierce tiger Founded from his lair ? 
Again the roar ! and see, the banner bright 
Kindling the dark, Hope's sole and struggling 

light, 
Torn from on high and trampled in disdain, 
And one fierce arm now rends the fold in twain. 
While one in thre.it is lifti-d at the North ; 
As when the mountain tempest dashes forth. 
Red with its lightning, roaring with its blast. 
Till the wide scene in chaos wild is cast — 
So whirled the North ; but now, swift, mighty, 

grand, 
God's spirit moved across the quivering land ; 
Quick the wild chaos into shape was orbed 
Whose living lustre every heart absorbed, 



While endless anthems scaled the welkin's 

height. 
Where love of country shone and showered 

magnetic light. 

Spirit benign, oh, love of native land ! 
For thee, the sword leaps flashing to the hand ; 
For thee, long death is one brief smile of joy. 
And loftiest thoughts their loftiest powers em- 
ploy. 
What though stern Winter chains the crouch- 
ing clime, 
Warm glows the bosom in thy fire sublime ; 
Soft luxury's slave that sleeps amid his flowers. 
Leaps to the foe and battles through his bowers ; 
Age for thy sake will cast his crutch aside ; 
Youth for thy love renounce his new-made 

bride ; 
The widow's heart unloose the boy, to dare 
War's flaming thunders hurtling through the 

air; 
All round thy heavens thou sweepest fondest 

glance. 
Holy thou boldest all thy earth's expanse, 
Daunting the despot, fain to see unfurled 
His crimsoned banner o'er a conquered world. 
Leaving glad Peace to plant the harvest gold, 
Rear his loud roofs, the sea's wide stores un- 
fold. 
Lead civilization in its grand emprize, 
And riiise man's nature to his native skies. 
Thus, through the North the thundering shout 

arose. 
Life to our laud, destruction to our foes. 
Lift the starred banner — hare the battld-brandl 
Death to our foes, but life to native land ! 
Then, as the tempest bursting on the hills. 
Turns to wild torrents all the trickling rills, 
So as the tumult throbbed o'er hill and plain, 
Leaped the live floods, and roaring, swept 

amain. 
Up, with one bound, New England towered on 

high. 
Loud to the heavens New York launched might- 
iest cry. 
The Keystone's bayonet glittered on the air, 
Broad to the fight the Buckeye's breast stood 

bare. 
And the whole grand unconquerable West, 
Quick to the van, in war's wild frenzy prest, 
While as the strong wind rattles through the 

trees. 
The burst of banners ladened every breeze. 
As looked the South, she saw the rising cloud 
Blackening and blackening, ruin's threatening 

shroud ; 
Shook on her ear, a stern, foreboding hum. 
The wrathful rolling of the northern drum ; 
Cut on her eye, one keen, portentous light. 
The northern war-swords flashing into sight; 
Did for one moment the Magnolia quail. 
As howled the Pine its challenge down the gale ? 
Did the starred Cross an instant lose its hue, 
As its far spears the roused Aurora threw ? 
Oh that the heavens had flashed some sign of 

fear 
To daunt the foeman in his mad career I 
Then still had Peace with blessing pinions 

fanned 
The smiling bosom of a happy land 
And all been bright; but to high Heaven alone 
Its mighty plans and righteous ways are known. 

As the maimed hero meets our sorrowing eyes 
War's changeful pictures on the fancy rise. 

Morn breaks — fall in — the long-roU sounds — 

fall in — 
The foe — the foe — quick, with that battery win 
The ridge ! forward brigade 1 you line advance I 
On Kearney bravest of the brave 1 your glance 
Is like a cannon flash ! on Hooker ! sweep 
The foe at double quick 1 on, Sumner, leap 
With the quick lightning of your deadly corps 
Full at their heart I swift, Meade, your column 

pour 
On yon dense square ! ha 1 those keen yells ! in 

flank 
Fierce Longstreet comes ! close up ! close up 

the rank ! 



Feb. 24. 



THE CANTEEN 



27 



Wheel up the guns — unliiuber — open now ! 
Ha 1 the rod lanes those shares of battle plough I 
Now for the bayonet charge I liurrah I they tly 1 
They fly, they scour like leaves of Autumn's 

sky I 
Now, Stoneman, launch your thunderbolt of 

horse I 
Hurrah I a hurricane of cheers I the course 
Speed from glad Union hearts I our Eagle towers 
Wing to the sun for victory's wreath is ours I 

The moonlight smiles ; but, oh I the woful sight ! 
Ah, the dread horrors of the battle-night I 
The sky's soft silver sleeps on man and steed, 
The dead and dying I check your step I take 

heed ! 
This bleeding boy! a gray sire near him lies, 
T)ie moonlight glittering in liis stony eyes, 
Strewed all around, guns, broken cannon wheels, 
And piles of death ; the heart with horror 

reels ; 
And fleeing from this field, of slaughter's reign, 
Lets the moon's quiet steep the scene again. 

And now the Hospital's sad gates expand, 
And send their cry for succor through the land ! 
The soldier moaning on his pallet, calls 
And he who in despairing prison walls 
Famine's keen, gnawing, burning horror knows ; 
Oh bitter agonies ! oh myriad woes ! 
From the broad hapless hand, could all your 

cries 
For instant help, be blent, the pitying skies 
Surely would bend and weep sucli tender dew 
That angel-tears would seem soft dropping 

through. 

And angel-hearts have risen ; not now the rush 
Of fiery man Rebellion's life to crush, 
But woman, ministering spirit, stands, 
Heaven in her presence, heaven's gifts in her 

hands, 
Bending not only o'er the couch, where lie 
All shapes of wo, but, with uplifted eye. 
Pointing the land, with heart .aroused, to see 
Waiting her welcome, wing-spread Charity. 

And thus our loved old city bids .arise, 

Like morning's mist, these walls before our 

eyes I 
Growth of an hour I and now a fairy scene. 
Quick with its life, and dazzling with its sheen ; 
Spoils of all climes shall shine profusely here, 
All that can flash from fancy's sunniest sphere. 
Wrought from fine skill or born from happiest 

thought. 
Caught from quick moods, or in slow labor 

taught. 
Flag, drapery, picture, gem and statue .all, 
Steeping in myriad colors, roof and wall. 

Sign of our land's Kaleidoscope of race, 
Here with its gifts shall every clime find place. 
First of this radiiint sympathizing band 
Shines our own realm, our noble native land! 
Reared on our beating hearts, she towers o'er 

all 
While pleading glances on her children call. 
The star-gemmed blue for endless Union glows, 
The red and white, death, terror, to her foes ; 
Cling in her sorrow to her glorious side 
And in her coming victory share her pride ! 

Holland's proud motto links her to our land, 
And like us, holding it with tongue and brand ! 
Eendracht maeckt macht ! tai with it prond 

and free, 
Her bosom's dyke has back dashed fortune's 

stormiest sea. 

Sisterly Russia smiles in furred attire ! 

Her heart in need, warmed ours with kindliest 

fire! 
And over nearer but more distant lands 
Good wishes glide across our bridge of hands. 

Old England, firm ancestral griisp extends! 
Mother to child ! Auld Scotia's tartan sends 
Her greeting too, an' gars ye weel to ken 
C loch an' brae an' bluebell, holm an' glen ; 
While Erin's shamrock in full blossom shows 
How, heart in hand, her generous ardor glows. 



Then Italy in every charm arrayed, 
And Switzerland, the bold, free mountain maid ; 
France, graceful, courtly ; proud romantic Spain ; 
Dreaming Germania, witli her mystic brain ; 
With pearl-lmng lud, the Orient darkly bright. 
All in one picture wrought and dazzling wide 
the sight. 

Hail, too, this d.iy ! for by it Heaven 
Sent down a fleshly splendor 

Whom, to our fall'n but struggling race, 
Its loftiest type should render. 

Earth's mightiest souls toil up, and work 

At best some faint evangel. 
But he stooped down — his duty wrought. 

And then resumed the angel. 

He bore upon his d.auntless breast 

The burden of a nation. 
His pulse gave life-beat to its heart, 

His mighty arm salvation. 

No marble tomb for him ! his fame 
Shines whiter, more supernal. 

And age to age will hand it down 
In life and bloom eternal. 

The earth has one Niagara, 

The sky one central glory ; 
And man can bo-ast one Washington, 

And our land cLaims his story. 

And his grand spirit with our land. 
In love holds close communion, 

Nerves every arm, fires every heart, 
In struggle for the Union. 

Oh long did our Eagle st.and chained to his 
rock ! 

But at last with a wing-burst of thunder-like 
shock — 

Red bolts in his talons, red wrath in his gl.are. 

And death in his wild shriek, he sprang to the 
air; 

Ne'er back for a moment that pinion he drew. 

But onward, right onward, right onward he 
flew! 

One bolt shone at Shiloh, at Donelson one. 

And one maiJe grand Gettysburg flash as the 
sun ; 

While the last lightning launched from his ter- 
rible quiver 

Made Lookout a beacon of glory forever. 

Each region wherever he sweeps is his own. 

And straightway from out its foul shade it has 
shone — 

Shone out with, its freedom of tongue, pen and 
press, 

Those earth-stars that shine for our race but to 
bless ; 

And ne'er sh<all he pause, till, proud down- 
ward he swings, 

To slake in the Gulf his free triumph-clad 
wings. 

And loud alleluias shout wide as the blast. 

That the day of true glory hath risen at last. 

And now, in a vision prophetic, the eye 
Views earth and air glowing in magical dye. 
The sunset of Time ! earth's millenial light — 
See, what is that grand, golden shape on the 

sight — 
Our Nation, with Time in companionship's link, 
And reaching together Eternity's brink. 



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CONSOLE TABLES, 
MARBLE SLABS AND BEACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design and quality, never before offered 
in this city. 



ENGEAVINGS AND LITHOGEAPHS 

Picture Cord and Tassels, Looking Glass Plate 
JOHN PLADWEI^t., 

MANLrpACTURER, 

N^o. 15 NORTH PE^VHL ST., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



». ^V. CAMPBEEE, 

DEALER \^S 

OLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOP SKIRTS. 

And Manufacturer of Pine and Fashionable 

CLOAKS A>» ."»IA.NTII.EAS, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicely made article, will be satisfied bv an 
examination that this is the place to leave tlieir 
orders. 



JAS. \%\ MORA3i«E, 

PRACTICAL 

UPHOLSTERER. 
WINDOW SHADES, 

Gilt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 
Tassels, Shade Hollands, , 
Bedding, Feathers, &c., 
39 NOETH PEAEL STEEET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



K. V. le. i.a:\si.ncjii & co.i 

Ladies and Gent's Fumishing Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MAI(UFACTORY, 

55X ISKOAO^VAY. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVER Sc BAKER S. OK CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK, 

DEALER I-V 

Yard Comer of Prankliu and Bassett Sts,, 

ALBANY. 

Leliigb, Lackawanna, Peach Mnnntain, 'Wniite Ash, 
Cumberland and Blucksuiith COAL. 

Hickorv, Hard Maple, Beach, Oak, Hemlock, 
■ White and Yellow Pine \VOOD. 



28 



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Feb. 24. 



NVi^V AIVI> BEAlITIFUr, 

STYLES OF 

PEENCH NOTE PAPEES & ENVELOPES, 

stamped ^th Initials. 

A Plate, and 50 finely engraved Cards for $1.50, at 

NE^WCOIVIB & Go's, 
534 BROADWAY, 534 

Near the Delavan House. 



W. J. & R. H. SCOTT, 

Manttfactorere and Dealers in 

military, Fire Department, 

Theatrical and Civic Association Goods, 

FIRE ■ AEJIS, FISHING TACKLE, ORNA- 
MENTS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 
NAVY BUTTONS, GILT. LACES, 
CORDS, &c., &c., 

PICKPOCKET-PBOOP POCKETS, 

Marking Ink and Stamps for Clothing, Slend! 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No. 60 State St,, at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Sword, Pistol and Gun Repairing done at short 
notice. Old guns and pistols taken in ti'ade. 
Second hand guns and pistols sold on commission. 
We \\i\\ warrant all oiirguns sold, and ii' we cannot 
satisfy the jturchaser we will refund the money. 



FEANK H. LITTLE, 

BOOK!i»i:L.I>ER & SXATIO^fER, 

No. 83 State Street. 



Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

mOTOG-RA.I'II ALBXJJVrS, 

stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

LAW AND PENSION BLANK-S, 

S3 State Street, South Side. 



NEW TOEK LACE STORE. 

OEO. r. FARKIXiTO^i, 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDI.E HALI,, AI.BANY, 

AND FOR.IIEULY OF 

«33 Broadway, 1>\ Y. <?ity, 

IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADDI- 
tion to his Extensive Assortment of Rich Laces 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 
SPENCER'S CHEnnSETTS AND SLEETlSS 

Made up and to Order. 

GEO. F. PARRINGTON, 

7 NORTH PEARL ST. 



"WAGER & PALES, 

Muniifacturers aud Wholesale Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 

NO. 275 RIVER STREET, 
TKOV, W. Y. 

James Wagek. Andrew B. Fales. 



AEMY AND NAVY PILLS, 
XUe ^VUole World ITuited. 

Sick People Think, 

AFTER WHICH ACT, 

HEERICK'S SUGAR COATED 
FILLS. 

CHILDREN CRY FOR THEM. 




T 



"^HIS REMARKABLE 

American remedy is 
carrying the world by 
Btonn. Oyer fiye millions 
of boxes are Bold annu- 
ally. Composed entirely 
of "Flowers, Roota, Bal- 
sams and ExtraetB — their 
efleet on the human ays- 
tem is pleasant, satisfac- 
tni-y and succe.ssful. Act- 
iii'T directly on the blood, 
Inlands, solids and Hnidsof 
the body, their use is at 
tuiided with the happiest 
eHuctH. In sudden attacks 

of diseases, one or two 

do«'s almost always cnres. In old standing cases 
of Biiknrss, small" doses — repeated frequently — so 
cleanse the syHitem that good health is the result. 
No change in employment or diet is necessary. 
They never cause sore mouths, swelled joints, ach- 
ing limbs, etc., as do many other kinds. They are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the»nioney will be 
refunded. Tliey are considered cheaper, safer, 
pretier. and in all" respects superior to any pm-gatiye 
pill in the world. 

In many ca.Res, where the dreadful ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to all appearance no human means could save life, 
I>atients liaye, by the use of these Pills, been re- 
stnrt'd to good health ; the devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

In consequence of the pleasantness of their opera- 
tion they are uniyersally used in every section of 
our wide-extended country where they are made 
known, and are fast superseding every other prepa- 
ration of professed similar import. Upwards of forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, solely 
from their use, since the introduction of them into 
the L'niled Stati-^, thus establishing the fact beyond 
all doubt th:it llerrick's Pills cm-e the (apparently) 
most oppnr^iti' diseases by the one simple act of con- 
tinually evacuating the bowels until the dit-ease 
gives way ; therefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, "the utility of Practice is now beyond all 
doubt. 

0;^^ The discoveiy of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with Dr.Herrick. All others are counter- 
feits, and, if used, will do harm, and disappoint the 
sick. Herrick's Pills are elegantly put up, 30 in a 
box, with a large sheet of directions, and sell for 25 
cents per box ; 5 boxes for §1. 
Sold by dealers everywhere. 



Herrick's Elid Strengthe3iiiig Plasters. 

The Grcnt Streuglliener mid Pain Destroyer. 

The Best and Cheapest Household Remedy in the 

World. 

• 

These renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress in the side and breast, in five hours. 
Indeed, so certain are they to do this, that the pro- 
prietor warrants them. Spread from resin, balsams 
and gums, on beautiful kid leather, renders them 
peculiarly adapted to the wants of females aud 
others. ^Iheir application is universal — equally to 
the strong man, the feeble woman and tlie delicate 
infant. To each and all they will prove a balm and 
a blessing. 

Their use ia agreeable, and withoot annoyance 



or trouble. Each plaster will wear from one to 
four mouths, and in rheumatic complaints, sprains 
and bruises, freqiiently efl'ect cures when all other 
remedies fail.* Full directions will be found on the 
back of each. Public speakers, vocalists and minis- 
ters of the gospel, and others, will strengthen their 
lun^s and improve their voices by wearing them on 
their breast. Price IS^ cents. 




To Ministers of the Gospel and Others. 

Dr. Ilerrick has secured the only right to 
nianut'acturu 

DR. PERRIN'S PUMIGATOR, 

A New and surpass- 
ingly successful 
remedy for Catarrh, 
Bronchitis, Minister's 
sore throat, ottensive 
[\ dit^charge from the 
liead, hoarseness, irri- 
tation of the mem- 
branes of the nose, 
throat, &c. This re- 
medy is smoked iu a 
common pipe, and 
blowing the smoke out 
of the nose, producing 
a delightful sensation, and imparting an agreeable 
odor to the breath. It is so simple that it maybe 
used bv a child ten years old. Being slightly exhil- 
irating" in its effects* it soothes the mind when over- 
taxed with business cares, relieving it so as to in- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. 

Tobacco smokers may mix a small quantity of it 
with their tobacco, an'd thus obtain the medicinal 
effects while enjoying their favorite luxury, and also 
a fine aroma to the breath. 

" He that will not reason is a bigot, 
He that cannot reason is a fool." 

Catarrh may be known by some of the following 
symptoms : 

GutaiTli causes partial deafness. 

Catarrh causes noise in the ears. 

Catan-h causes weak and watery eyes. 

Catarrh causes fullness aud pressure in the head. 

Catarrh causes nervous headache. 

Catarrh causes pain ov^r the brows. 

Catari-h causes confusion of the mind. 

Catarrh causes failing memory. 

Catarrh causes nervous excitability. 

Catarrh causes indisposition to lator. 

Catarrh causes bad breath. 

Catarrh causes bad taste in the month. 

Catiirrh causes offensive discbarges. 

Catarrh causes Bronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

Sy It is put up in one dollar packages, with full 
directions for usin^, and will be sent by mail on 
receipt of the pi-ice, post paid. Or, a sample 
sutficieut for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receipt of twenty-live cents iu money or postage 
stamps. Dii'ect all letters to 

L. R. HERRICK, M. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Office, Albany, N. Y. 



LU]N^CE[ hooisj:. 

North Peaad Street, Albany, 
By WII^LIAM W. RACE. 

Oysters, Game, and every Delicacy of the season. 

Served iu the best style. 

Wines, Liquors^ Ales and Segai's, of the 

CHOICEST BRA-NIDS. 



SOI.OIVIOj\ i^uke, 

DEALER IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY G-OODS, 

No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and HadEon Streets,) 

ALBANY, N Y. 



Feb. 24. 



THE CANTEEN 



29 



AL,L.E.'\ &. CURTISS, 


J. McB. DAVIDSON'S 


IS I l» « W A Y &; CO., 


Iiiiporleps of iiiui DeiileiK in Iluildere' ami Cabinet 




LKJENSED PLUMBERS, 


HA-E-ID W-A-X^E, 




No. 121 State Street, 


Outlery, Shovels, Mill and Oross-Out Saws, 


PREMIUM 


ALBANY, N. Y. 

JULli IIIDOWAV. HERMAN H. nC83. EI1»H:ND NE6BITT. 


NAILS, Sl'lKKS, liTC., 






NOS. 33 ifc 37 STATE STREET, 


Pumps, Water Closets, Bathing Apparatus, Kitclien 


ALBANY, N". Y. 


riRE KING 


lianj^es, Cast, Wroujjht, and Galvanized 
Iron Pipes, etc., etc. 


HlllON \V. ALLEN. .JOSEPH .S. CUUTISS. 




[T^ I'he tradr au/iplicd at liberal tlisconnt. .^PJ 


I., ritiivwf & so.-%. 


A. & jr. C. KOONZ, 


Sl-CCESSORS TO 






Prayn, Voebiirjjh & Co., and Pruyn, Marble &. Co., 
Importers of and Dealers in 


QAh' his. 


WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS IN 


FOEEIGN AND AMERICAN HARDWAEE, 




CAEPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 


CUTLERY, 




53 STATE STREET, 


IRON, NAII-S, .SHOVELS, ItllLL. AND CKOSS- 






CUT SAWS, &e.. 


WARRANTED FIRE PROOF. 


ALBANY, - - - N. Y. 


■Wn '^ft STATE ST AT,!? ANY 






LANSING PRUYN. FRANCIS S. PRUYN. 




VAJ\ HEIISE^ & CHARI.es, 




EREE i'ROlVI DAMiPNESS. 


Wliolesale and Retail Dealers in 


ROBERT S. McMlIROV, 


CROCKERY, GLASS "WARE, &o. 


APOTHECARY, 




CHINA DEPOT, MARBLE HALL, 


And Dealer in every variety of 




470 Broadwsiy and 11 James St., 


FRENCH, ENGLISH, GERMAN & AMERICAN 




ALBANY, N. Y. 


i»erftj:mery. 




The largest and most complete Crockery Store, 




J. S. DICKERMAN, 


in the United States. 


Brushes, and Fancy Toilet Goods. 








• :V. B. 9III..ES, 


494 BROADWAY, - - ALBANY, 




IMPORTER OF 


Comer of Maiden Lane. 


SOLE AGENT 


HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 


CI.OXIIi:\« KMPORIirM. 


and Dealer in 


DAVIS, OEAPT & WILSON, 




COEFIN TRi:iyi:MINGS, 


-WHOLESALE AJSTTD RETAIL 




Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Gut Saws, &c. &c. 


DEALERS IN 


Sample Room^ti, 93 State Street, 


:SO. «» STATE STREET, 

CORNER OF JAMES, ALBANY, N. Y. 


FINE CLOTHING, 

FURlSriSHING GOODS, &c.. 








T-wedclle Hall Drug Store. 


«73 & 474. 


ALBANY 


EI»^Vi:\ A. CI-APP, 

CHEMIST AND PHARMACEUTIST, 


BROADWAY (Marble Hall), ALBANY. 




DEALER IN 




DRXJGS, IVIEDICINES, 


WATCHES, JEWELRY 

ASD 


DWELLING HOUSE SAFES ON HAND. 


CHEMICALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 
Imported Toilet Cioods, 


SILVER WARE. 




Perfumery, &c. 


M' IW. ^V E .K » E I. I. , 




5 TWEBBI.E HAEE, 


(late Wendell & Feltinan,) 




ALBANY. 


IMPORTER or 


DAVIDSON'S 




Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 


B0ARJ>MA:\' & CiRAY'S 


Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 




PATENT IMPROVED 


Glasses and Spectacles, and 




INSULATED IKON RIM AND FRAME 


Paris Fancy Goods, &c. 




PIANO FORTES, 


DEALER IN 


Patent CliiUed Steel Lining, 




SILVER AND PLATED WAEE, 




Warerooms and Factory, 


Rich Jewelry, &c. 




OGE. BEOADWAY & NOETH FEEEY STS„ 


Fine Watches and Chronometers carefully re- 
paired by experienced woykmen. 




Albany, TV'. Y." 


WM. WENDELL, 




Address— "VV^iTi. IMcCammon, 


480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hall. 


Which bid* defiaaee to the BURGLAR. 


ALBANY, N. Y. 



30 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 24. 




EDITED BY 



MR. SMITH. 



ALBANY, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 94, 1864. 



The OpeniBg Night. 

We had not time to refer at any length, or 
with any degree of justice, in our issue of 
yesterday, to the inaugural exercises of Mon- 
day evening. If the Bazaar i=hall he as sue 
cessful in its progress and termination, as it 
was auspicious in its opening, our city and 
vicinity will have abundant reason to be 
proud of its contribution to the Sanitary 
Commission, and gratified at the magnificent 
exhibition of its enterprise. 

We print on another page the excellent ad- 
dress of Gov. Seymour, and the beautiful 
poem of Alfred B. Street, which were crowded 
out of yesterday's issue. Of the music we 
ought to say, in addition to what we have 
already said, that it delighted everybody. 
Miss M. F. Morgan's dedicatory ode, set to 
music by Mr. W. H. A. Beale, was rendered 
bj' the powerful chorus in the most efi'ectivc 
manner. Messrs. Beale and Carraody pre- 
sided at the pianos. The solos were sus- 
tained by Mile. La Jeunesse, Miss Isabella 
Palmer, Miss Mary E. Hoag, Mr. S. W. 
Whitney, Mr. J. Ernest Perring and Mr. J. 
N. Cutler. The whole, under the superin- 
tendence of Mr. Thos. Spencer Lloyd, was a 
most appropriate and important feature of the 
exercises. 

What a world of life and spectacles that 
opening night presented ! The eager and en- 
thusiastic thousands, astonished at the revela- 
tion of beauty which was made, wandtred 
about in bewilderment and wonder. This 
beautiful and lovely fairy-land, which 
they so greatly admired, had grown up 
in a moment. As it was opened on 
Monday night, blazing with brilliancy, its 
innumerable lights gleaming under arches and 
wreaths of evergreens, and among the fantas- 
tic colors of the nations blended in exquisite 
harmony, with music, and eloquence, and 
poetry fitly inaugurating the scene, it seemed 
like the creations of oriental legends. But if 
the fairy-land was so magnificent, what shall 
we say of the fairies 1 They seemed to have 
come from their own appropriate regions, bent 
on a fairy frolic, to show the world how they 
could take its own characters and improve 
upon them. As they appeared in the turban 
of the Turk, in the queue of the Japanese, 
in the jaunty costume of the Swiss, in the 
suggestive robes of the North, in the plaids of 
the Highlands, in the appropriate garments of 



the Italians, Spaniards, Dutch, and in the 
habiliments of Liberty, they were indeed a 
beautiful sight. We shall speak of these 
matters more fully when we come to give a 
description of the Bazaar. 



News Items, 

Our Gilmore's been to Florida and took 
the rebel beef, whereat the hungry rebels are 
with tears expressing grief; and Longstreet's 
hordes from Knoxville are retreating lean and 
lank, because the Union general is a spurring 
of their flank. And a hundred Union ofiScers 
who got tired of Libby prison, have levanted 
from Jeff Davis, and renounced him and his'n, 
and done what no one else has done, through 
mud and slush and rain, successfully com- 
pleted a" peninsular campaign ;" and Sherman 
down in Georgia, who puzzled simple folk, has 
won the game he played there and euchred 
General Polk. 

The State street cars most carefully have 
trundled up the hill, which we hope they'll 
keep a running, bringing grist into our mill. 
The Schoharie folks are coming, not by dozens 
or by load, but by car fulls, at the half price, 
on the Susquehanna Road, which we hope 
the rest will imitate (the roads regarding 
price) and that all the Greenbush neighbors, 
at that rate, will cross (he ice. We've enough 
to show and sell them when we once have got 
them here, to keep their eyes wide open the 
the remainder of the year, and their pockets 
quite as empty as a Richmond grenadier. 
And when we've shown them all the sights, 
and relics of our brave, if hunger gnaws their 
vitals, then with victuals we will save, by 
quickly pointing out the path that leads to 
western nave — where above is festooned 
beauty in the gas-lights brightly flashing, 
while below the hungry multitude their teeth 
are madly gnashing; and then if they're not 
satisfied with all that they have seen, we will 
present to every one a nice and new canteen 

FOR TEN CENTS. 



Some account for Judge McCunn's 
abbreviated fingers by his encounter with 
pirates, but the better informed attribute 
them to mortification at not succeeding by a 
larger majority over such a fellow as Bos- 
worth ! 



KA-CHUGS. 



It was the subject of geueral remark, 
that Troy made a beautiful display on the 
opening night of the Bazaar. Our Trojan 
friends are winning golden opinions by their 
energy and liberality. 



The enthusiasm with which Schenec- 
tady, Saratoga Springs and Kinderhook, have 
entered into the spirit of the Bazaar, is highly 
creditable to those places. Their booths are 
tastily arranged and well stocked. 




The North bore up pretty well under 
the adversities of the war, and even main- 
tained a tolerable degree of self-respect after 
the capture of Manassas by Gen. McClelland 
but when Lieut. Maury, the great scientist, 
declared that he despised us, we felt, as we 
had educated him at our own expense, the 
full value, or rather the cost of his opinion. 



We understand that the following 
bill is before Congress : 

" West Point is hereby abolished ; but this 
act does not affect Cozzen's Hotel. " 

The mover of this bill, esteeming that in- 
gratitude is the greatest moral offense, and 
treason the highest legal one — for both of 
which West Point Academy is a standing 
monument — conceived that its destruction 
would have a tranquilizing effect on the moral 
sensibilities of the nation. " We concur," 
and especially in the exception of Cozzen's 
Hctel, which, regarded as an institution, is 
most Canteenly. 



The Duke of Alva, who had burned wo- 
men, buried them alive, and disemboweled 
them, was at length so reduced by neglect 
and a particular disease, that his accursed life 
could only be prolonged, by his drawing 
nourishment from a woman's breast, nursing 
at it like an infant ! In like manner the 
rebels' appeal for help in their final extremity 
will be made to the despised negro, whom 
they have hitherto deprived of all but life. 
We think we see Dinah with little Jeff, the 
Confederate infant, at her bie.ist ! 



The Ancients fed the infants which 
were to become their future rulers, with the 
marrow of Lions ; but this was a rare and ex- 
pensive diet, which, by the discovery of Ame- 
rica and the Potatoe with it, has been 
completely superseded in our time. 



Bishop Gen. Poi.k must have imbibed his 
Christianity in some institution like the 
leoccoli of the Aztecs, ot it may be he mixed 
a little too much whiskey with his morality, 
for the good of either, since his soldiers report 
him as having said : "If you find any trouble 
in taking care of prisoners and wish to dis- 
pose of tliem in any other way, I will not 
scold you I 

What self-denial, for a general in petticoats 
not to scold ! 



Feb. 24. 



THE CANTEEN 



31 



The British are very hard to please. 
They prey on us because we trade too much, 
and on the Chinamen and Japanese, because 
they trade too little. 



Judge McCunn when young and on the 
high seas, was caught by a pirate, and com- 
pelled to serve some time with his captors. 
He, however, cast off his unwelcome associates 
at the earliest opportunity, and rose to the 
dignity of the Superior Court. The wags say 
that the pirates made him " light fingered " — 
he having had several fingers of one hand cut 
off in his encounter with them. 



The great question wliich agitates 
the mind of the British public at present is, 
whether our glorious Irving was really in 
love with Miss Foster ? This lady, a rather 
stale belle at tlie present time, insists that 
she was irresistable in her palmy days, and 
that Irving was among her " sick and wound- 
ed." But if this be true, as he recovered by 
force of his own stamina, lived long afterwards 
and died before our Bazaar was instituted, 
we must decline jurisdiction of the ease ; and 
precedent permits us to add that the lady in 
question does not appear to possess any 
charms " which we are bound to respect." 



Jeff Davis has views on the Pope, and is 
said to be studying " A visit to his Holiness 
by Father McGuire," to the end that his 
masses, his theology, his Latin and his refresh- 
ments, may prove satisfactory at the Vatican. 
Jeff will succeed with all but The Canteen ; 
in respect of that, owing to the limited re- 
sources of Dixie, he will never be able to cope 
with Father McGuire or us. 

Worms. 

Mother — Do you think, Doctor, there is any 
danger of my child having a return of those 
frightful convulsions ? Can you do anything 
to prevent it ? 

Doctor — I think. Madam, 1 can promise you 
that the child will recover. The convulsions 
are caused by worms, and I am about to ad- 
minister a medicine which will destroy the 
worms, and then, I hope, your child will be 
well again. 

Father How is that Doctor 7 Destroy the 

worms ! I called you here to cure my child 
and not to kill worms. 

Doctor — You misunderstand me ; I say the 
convulsions depend on the presence of worms, 
and I fear they will recur so long as the cause 
continues to operate. I propose to destroy 
the worms because they keep the child sick. 

Father — I do not like this plan of treat- 
ment ; it seems to me too harsh. Perhaps the 
medicine will excite the worms, and then they 
will torment the child still more. Let us try 
milder measures. They say worms like sugar ; 
let us give some sugar to appease them. 



Doctor — Such treatment will only cause 
them to multiply still more and render them 
the more dangerous. Let them once feel the 
effects of my medicine, and I promise you 
they will never do any more mischief. 

Father — The great point is the cure of the 
child. Let us attend to that and not allow 
ourselves to be diverted by collateral matters. 
Cure the child first, and then we will see 
what is best to be done with the worms. 

Doctor (Getting angry) — I tell you again, 
I cannot cure the child without destroying the 
worms. It seems to me you have a great re- 
gard for these miserable creatures, that you 
are willing to have your child suffer and per- 
haps die, in order to spare them. 

Mother — It really seems to me that what 
the Doctor says is reasonable, we had bet- 
ter 

Father (Interrupting her) — My dear, you 
do not understand these things. The Doctor 
evidently has a fanatical hatred of worms, 
and I detest fanaticism. He belongs to this 
sect which has been disturbing the public by 
malignant assaults on worms. Here is our 
dear child dangerously sick, and he makes this 
the pretext for carrying out his radical notions 
about worms. Why cannot he do one thing 
at a time ? Let him cure the child first. 

Doctor — Why you old fool, I tell you the 
child cannot be cured without killing the 
worms. Do you love the worms more than 
your child? But I leave you to manage for 
yourself. (Exit.) 

Mother — My dear, pray call back the Doc- 
tor. What will become of our poor child. 

Father — The malignant radical shall never 
come into my house again. He is a man of 
one idea, a fanatic. I am determined to have 
a Doctor who will cuie my child without de- 
stroying the worms. And then did you not 
hear him say that I do not love the child ? 

Mother — You certainly have a strange way 
of showing your affection. But there is the 
child falling again into convulsions. 



JOHN VAN BUYS EN, 
OHOIOE GR00EEIE3 

ANI> 

PROVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBAF?, - - - KY. 

Fresh Country Produce received Daily. Orders 
delivered free of Cartage, to all parts of the 

City. 



WHOLESALE GROCERS. 

No 17 State Street, 
ALBANY, - - - N. Y. 

GEO. H. LAWTON. CHAS. B. HETDON. 



M. I.. CUTLER, 

WHOLKSAIE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATINS, AETITIOIAL ILOWEES, &c., 
IVo. 54IO Broadway, 

ALBAirr. 



The subscription price of The Can- 
teen, for the whole series, is one dollar. 
Whatever goes into its Treasury, goes into 
the fund of the Bazaar. 



B. W. WOOSTER, 

MANUFACTURER OP 

Rosewood, 

Mahogpany, 

\t'alnut, 

and Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, Feathers, leather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms. 

No. 57 and 59 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

tap PARTICULAR CARE taken in paeking for 
Transportation. 



CHEAP CASH STORE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

i\o. 50 Soiitb Pearl Street, 

Ar,BAi\V. 
RAI>LEV & VArVnURZEE, 

PHOTOGRAPH 

AMBROTYPE ARTISTS, 
No 51 State Street, Albany. 

ALL STYLES OP PICTURES MADE, viz.: 
the Carte de Vi^ite, \u.r^e Photographs, plain 
or colored, Ambrotypes and Piutnree put in Lockets, 
Brooches and Ringb. Photographs colored in Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, &.C., uy the best artists. 
All our work is made of the best materials, and 

warranted to give satisfaction. 
N. B. — Particular attention i« paid to copying of 
Ambrotypes and Da^erreotypes. 

RAULEY 6l VANDERZEE. 



GEORGE BBISTOL & Co., 

Retailers and Jobbei-s in 

DRY GOODS, 

OI» THK CASH SYSTEM, 

69 Concress Street, Corner of Third, 
Rand's Building, TEOY, N. T. 

Oao. Bristol. 0«o, H, McFarluiJ- Asdraw M. Clittrdi- 



32 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 24. 



From an ''Anckshus" Pather. 

Mr. Smith — Dear Sur : I am an old man 
and I am in griefs — and this is my trubble, 
that my darter susan jane has bin inviggled 
to appere into the wigwam of the bazar as an 
injin princes, and as she sais she is of the pre- 
raffle-ite sex she must appere in kostunib. 
which is as I suppose a dirty blankit and a 
string of bedes, and what is the worst to 
polly (she is xny wife to whomb I am a lawful! 
marrid man) and rae is the fact that she in- 
sists on takin and borryin the baby which is 
to appere as an infant pappose. 

Now as a farther who is anxshus and willin 
to sacrafize susan jane at the altar, but not 
my infant hope and hare, 1 want to know if a 
pappose is a necessary adjunck to the wig- 
wamb or if yew think susan jane is a phoolin 
with the anckshus feelins of hir 

Father. 



NE^V YORK 



CLOTHING HOUSE, 



TWEDDLE HALL MUSIC STORE, 

(next door to hall entrance.) 
SS ^tate Street, • 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Fortes, 

Knabe & Go's, Baltimore Pianos, 
Calenberg & Vanpel's New York Pianos, 

Marshall & Traver's "Parlor Gem," 

Only agency fdr Pi-ince &, Co.'s unequaled Melode- 

ons and Harinnniume, and Carliart, Needham 

& Co."e unequaled Melodeons and 

HarnioniuniH. 

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

SHEET MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS. 

STRATTON At FOOTE'S 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

MARTINS AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of Musical instrunients and inerclian- 

di$e. Low prices, fair dealing, and all goods 

warranted to prove as i-epreseuted. 



W. F. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



XELLER Jt PACK, 

GENTS' FUKNISHING EMPOEIUM, 

46'i & 464 BROADWAY. 



Shirts and Collars made to order. 

Also, Agents for the Celeln-ated 

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine. 
JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Inip<irter and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen "Ware, 

LOOKIIMG GLAl!i8l<,S, die, 

NO. ^65 RIVER, STREET, 
TROY N. Y 




ya jiitate Street, Albany, I\, If. 

L. D. HUTCHINS, PnoriUEroR. 

CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
SUITS, to be made to order in tiret class style, 
at short notice. Also Fine Ready-Made Clothing 
and Furnishing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



LATHAM, 

'THE' HATTER, 

558 BROAD^VAV, 

OPPOSITE DELAY AN HOUSE. 



F. N. SII.I., 

DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL, 
^o. 46 Cirand, Coi-. Ilainilton St., 

AND 

Cor. Church and Lydius Sts., 
ALBANY, . . . N. Y. 



J. H. McCLURE, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

I»AI!\TS, OII.S, 

AND 

l^o. ro State Street, Albany. 



CHINA TEA COMPANY, 

rs State Street, Albany. 

NEW CROP 

ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, 
se:i.,i:€xe:i> expressi^y 

FOR THE 

RETAIL TRADE. 



G^REAT BARGAINS. 

Onr readers will tind that by purchasing 
CAUHETS, OIE CLOTHS, 

KIJOS, MATXIN4S, &c., 

OF 

OHAUNCEY WATSON, 

No. 115 State Street, nenr St. Peter's Church, 

THEY save a percentage of the cost of such 
Goods, as Mr. Watson's light expenses and 
close attention to business enaltle him to sell all 
grades and qualities at lower prices than are asked 
elsewhere. 

Keiuonibei- ^VATSOI\, 

No, 115 State Street. 



PECK'S HOTEL, 

ON THE EUROPEAN Pl,AN. 

(Late McOardle's.) 

530 & .'>32 Rroadvi-ay 

AND 

37 and 30 .Tames Street, 

ALBANY, N. T. 

DEI.AVArV PECK, 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

CITIZEliS A3il> STRA'VCiEKS, 

Wishing to PiirchnHe 

HATS, CAPS, FURS, TEUNKS, BAGS, 
UMBRELLAS, &c., &o., 

Will find Fashionable Goods, Reasonable 

Prices, and a Large Assortiiient 

AT 

RORRI.^S'S, 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT wrioLESALE Olt RETAIL, 

54 STATE STREET (south side), one Door West 



PROPRIETOR. 



of Green Sti-eet, 



ALBANY, N. Y. 



Feb. 24. 



THE CANTEEN 



33 



riYE CENTS PER POUND 

PAID FOR OLD NEWSPAPERS, BOOKS, 
Pamphlets, Dnniiini.' Letters, Due Kills, Alma- 
iiius, Greek Lexicons, Harper, and other Magazines, 

DEEDS, \^'ILLS, POST OBITS, 

Amatory Epistles, and all other white papers, clean, 
printed, or written njion, inchulmg 

Copies of " Tlie Canteen," 

In good nrescrvation, at the MORNING EXPRESS 
OFFICE, corner State imd (h-een streets. 

TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 

M'itliout a notice ! 



■^:^r n .A. T IS iT«? 

Why, the fact that the 

ETNA mSUEANCE COMPANY, 

Of Hni-tford, Conn., 

Have jnst added $750,000 to their Capital (making it 
I'iro Million and a Quarter Dollars), with Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may now save the bother of small Policies 
in many Coinpiinies, and get insnred in the Old 
^tua. ROBT M. HAJIILTON, Agent, 

Office 444 Broadway, Albany. 



1864. WM. THOEBUEN'S 1864. 

ANNUAIi DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 

OF 

Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 



i\ow Ready. 

Will be mailed free to applicants. 

WM, THOEEUEN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AND 492 BROADWAY, ALBANY. 



A. E. OAEHAET & Co., 

Mannfacturers, and Retail Dealers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

A. E. CABHART. 



O. M. RUGG. 



TAYLOR, WENDELL & CO., 

(SuccesBore to Roswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLEEY 

HARDWARE, , 

No. 420 Broadway, 
ALBAinr, . - w. Y. 

E. TAYLOR. H. WENDELL. E. A. GASCOIGNE. 



E. H. BENDER, 

BOOKSELLEE, PUBLISHEE, STATIQNEE, 

AND 

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, 
JVo. 73 State St., 

Military Books, Soldiers' Portfolios and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks con.ttantly on hand. 



FLAGG, WINNE & CO., 

War© 

Collier Fulton and Fourth Streets, 

TROY, IV. Y. 



JOHN FLAOO, 
WM. C. WINNK, 



W. H. n. NUTTING, 
JAS. D. FORD. 



"WOODWORTH/ 

" THE " 

PHOTOCtKAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



C0N6EESS HALL, 

Comer Park Place and Washington Avenue, 

J-A.m:ks X.. m;itch:e:x.jl,, Prop'r. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7a.m. nntil 12 M. Dinner from 
1 P. M. until 5. 



'!'. *; J. FEAREV, 

FASHIONABLE ^ 

BOOT AND SHOE STOEE, 

NO. 50 STATE STEEET, 

(Cor of (irecii,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Particular nttcnlion paid to 

inakiiig' L.atli<-s* <jiail<>rM and 

CScuts' nre.'i!^ ItootM to 

Ordor. 



I'RACTICAL 

LITHOGEAPHERS, 

GENEEAL ENGEAVEES, PEINTEES, &c. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps,] 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

452 BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



STATE STREET Illdl SCIIOOE, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

A Bonrding and Day 8cltooI for Boys. 

LEVI CASS, PEINOIPAL & PEOPEIETOE. 

THIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 
State Street, furnishes a thorough course of 
instruction, in the several Departments of learning, 
from the most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



T. &. II. McBRIDE, 

DEALERS IN 

CHOICE GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 
Butter, Cheese, Ham, Pork, Lard, 

PEESH TEAS AND COFFEES, 

Dried Fruits, &c., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

COR. OF SOUTH PEARL & PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



BEIARE'S 

CONFECTIONARY. 

AND 

R E S T A I' R A :\ T , 

83 STATE STEEET, 
Tweddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls anil Wedding Entertain- 
ments supplied with Ice Cream, Ices, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, and eveiy 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 

and Original Style of Ornamental Pyramids, 

Fountains, Baskets, and Vases for THl)le 

Decoration, furnished at the shortest 

notice. 

I'Vcnch Confections, Mottoes, &c., 

constantly on liaud. 



A I>'E1V EII>'E OF CiOODS. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costumes and Fancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &c. 

JVXILITARY TIlI]MM:nVGrS, 

Buttons, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Luces, tkc. 

RA]L.r*H P. LATHI^OI*, 

57 STATE STREET, 

Importer and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fisbing and Shooting Tackle, Milit'aiy 

Goods and Fire Arms. 



34 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 24. 



Academy of Music. 

The Tieket-o^-leave Man still continues to attract 
larpe audiences ;it our Theatre, tlesiiite of every out- 
nide place of anuisenient (and they are numerous). 
The piece in itself is deserving; of more consideration 
than time or space -will permit at present ; suffice it 
to sav, that it presents a moral of nnequalled mean- 
ing iind attractiveness, calculated to elevate the 
drama in the opinion of those whose prejudices are 
of an unquestionable character, simply because they 
have been led to believe that a theatre is the " sink 
of corruption," and that a " play hook is the primer 
of Beelzebub ! " The Ticket-of-leave JIan inculcates 
a moral worthy to be seen by our most fastidious 
citizens ; crime is depicted in its most glowing sense, 
with all the associated knavery dependent thereon ; 
and everybody that has witnessed the representa- 
tion must admit that the plot, scenery, and imper- 
sonations are exe^lent, from besiniiiug to end. 

The Ticket-of-leave Man wiir keep possession of 
the " Academy " for some time. 

The Loudon Times, in speaking of this great 
moral drama, mentions a fact to which the provin- 
cial press of Great Britain and Ireland has given 
confirmation. 

A clerk who had absconded from Liverpool with 
£2,500, the property of his employers, and after 
visiting many places arrived at Birmingham about 
five o'clock, and after taking some refreshments 
went to the theatre, to while a%vay an hour. As it 
happened, the piece which was being performed on 
the occa.sion of this visit, was the TicUct-of-leave 
JIan, and the guilty man seems to have drawn a 
moral from the representation ; for when the scene 
in which the inteiview between Hawkshaw, the 
detective, and the Ticket-of-leave Man, took place, 
Parker, the clerk, became so affected that he went 
out of the theatre, got three envelopes, and sent 
£1,500 back to his employers. 

Oh ! the prophetic vision of Shakspeare, 
" I have neard 
That guilty creatures sitting at a phiy 
Have, by the very cunning of the scene, 
Been struck so to the soni, that presently 
They have proclaimed their malefactions." 

Hamlet, 2d Act. 



IJEW OAEPETS rOE SPEING. 

A new and splendid assortnieut of 

C A- R I^ E T S , 

Have just been received, which can be purchased 
25 Per Cent less 

Than on the 1st day of March, at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co.'s, 

43 NORTH PEARL STREET, 
ALBANY. 



S, C. BRADT & CO., 

a I^ O C E R s , 

AND DEALEKS IN 

Fine Teas, Pitre Coffees, Fruits, &c., 

124 STATE STREET, 

(let door above State Geological Rooms,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Samdel C. Bbadt. \Vm. McKown. 



HOUCK'S HOTEL,, 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



543 BRO.AJD"W^Y, J^LBA.NY, 

(Four doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

SEALER IN 

STEINW'AY & SONS, 

CHICKEEING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAYS 




PIANO FORTES. 

AGENT FOB 

OABIUET OEGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN HARMONirSIfi, 

Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
Musical I>lereliandise of every tlescription. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODRUFF; 

INVITE THE ATTENTION OF 

BUTEES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF 

Englisli, French, German & American 

HARD^VARE 

AND 

C U T L E E Y. 

S-wedes, Englisli and Refined Rar 
and Bundle Iron. 

Spring Steel, Oast Steel, Cut Nails, 

Out & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c., 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



U^ 



CtOOnYEAR R1TRRF.R DEPOT. 

RUBBER GOODS, 

"Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD, 

i 498 Broadway, nearly opposite Stanivix Ball, 
fwo Doors above I>laideii Lane. 



E 



CHRISTIAN HOUCK, - Proprietor. 
J. A. HOUCK, - - - Agent. 



WItE & M"OrE. 



Ma^lT 



H ^U ^ H ^t 



CALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine our large and Complete Assortment of 

Hair, Nail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

COMBS or EVEEY DESOEIPTION, 

OILS AND POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

L.nl>in's <jienuine Extract!-!, Mand 

Mirrors, Eancy Toilet <]ioods ; 

And in fact everything for a 

COBII'LETE TOILET OTTTFIT. 

Strangers visiting the City would do well to call 

and examine. 

DEXTER & NELLEGAE, 

Cor. State and N. Pearl Sts. 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELIiERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 

SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers iu Stationery and Blank Books of 
Every Description. 



Ho ! to the Exchange 

Building ! ! ! 

Ye Iflillious iirUo Tisit tlie Cireat 

BAZAAR, 

And turn over to his Excellency 

T. SQUIRES -BROKER, 

TOUR 

CiOER, 

SIETER, 

COUPONS, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAME THE VERY 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The precious metals are now commanding. Re- 
member the number, 

1 Exchange Building, Foot of State Street. 



Feb. 24. 



T II E CANTEEN 



35 



E. W. BOUGHTON. 

Wholesale aiut Retail Dealer for Casli , in 

HITS, CAPS AXD STRAW GOODS, 

LADIES' AND GENTLEJIENS FURS, 

MKiferefCaSc Travreting- Bags^ 
And Canes, 

2.50 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 



empire; stove woiiks, 



HICKS, WOLFE & CO., 



Mauufactiirers and Wholesale Dealers in, 



OFFICE AND SALES ROOM, 
263 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

Clren}) |lublic;ition;mii Hctospptrgept. 

MAGAZINES , BOOKS , 
A n d. IST e AV s i> a p e r s , 

RECEIVED REGULARLY. 

240 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 

Near the Troy House. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHING STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Douw'8 Building.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING OF EVERY 
desci-iption always on hand, and for fiale at the 
very lowest rates for cash. Clothing made to order 
in the neatest and hest manner, and latest styles — 
Warranted to Fit. Always on hand, Cravats, Hand- 
kerchiefs, Shirts, Collars, Bosoms, Snspenders, Half 
Hose, Under Shirts, Drawers, &.C., &c. 

J. RANKIN, 

DEALER IN 

BOO T AND SHOES, 

'So. 41 Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY, N. Y. 



WAREHOUSE OF THE CLINTON STOVE WOKKS. 

PTJILEE, WAEEEN & CO,, 

265 and 257 River street, Troy, H". Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebrated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and Appurtenances. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Cliemicals, Drags, 9Ietlicines, 

Paints, Oils, Cilass, Varuishes 
aud I>yc-Stiifls, 

Nos. 32 and 34 Washington Avenue, 

.VLBA.\Y, i\. V. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. 234 River St., corner of First, Troy, N. Y. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
)«»HETI.Ai\D WOOL, 

Enihroiilorv Pallerns, Clienilles, Filling Silk, Purse 
Twist, Fancy Ccimhs, Brushes, Perfumery, Cutlery, 
Port iMonaie's, Elegant Fans, Ojiera Glasses, Pho- 
tographic Albums, Traveling Bags, Dressing Cases, 
Portfolios, Desks, Military aud Regalia (ioods. 
Skates, Fishing Tackle, Canes, Umbrellas, London 
and Paris Fancy Articles, suitable for Holiday, 
Birthday and Bri'dal Presents. Daily receiving new 
and fashionable Goods. 



1'om:*ii:ui'|'; 

INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANY. 

Capital and Surplus, $240,000. 

ADAM VAN ALLEN, Prest. 

THOS. SCHUYLER, Vice Prcs't. > 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 



GEAND OPEfrrNG 

OF 

NEW SPRING GOODS. 

.IT 

J. A. POST'S, 

460 Bi-oadway, Marl>Ie Hall. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &c., now open. 



Removal. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS 

WILL REJIOVE on or about the 1st of May, 
to 519 Broadway, where they will keep con- 
stantly ou hand a large stock of School and Miscel- 
laneous Books, together with Photograph Albums, 
and a large assortment of Fancy and Staple Station- 
ery. Blank Books made to order on short notice. 
All new publications received as soon as published. 
ANTHONY FISKS SONS, 

n State Street. 



GEO. HAEEIS & SON, 
LIVERY STABLES, 

Cor. Maiden Lane aod James St., 

And 82 Maiden Lane ; also, 

1E7 State street, 117 

A.LBA.NY, N. Y. 

GEORGE HARRIS. HENRY HARRIS. 



ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, • 

The Spring Term opens on the 
First Xuesday of March, 1864. 

Three Terms constitute a course. 

Professors — Hon. Ira Hams, Amasa J. Parker, 
and Amos Dean. 
Circulars obtained from Amos Dean, Alb.any , N. 1^. 



J. A. O'BKIE.-V, 

DEALER IN HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 

33 o 2sr i<r K X s , 
RIBBONS, LACES, &c., 

<ft5 ;^'ortIi Pearl St., 
Between Steuben Street aud Maiden Lane. 



DIRECTORS. 

Adam Van Allen, Thomas Schuyler, 

.lolm H. Revnohls, Archibald ^IcClure, 

C. P. ^Villia^lS. John G. While, 

M. H. Read, Isaac A. Chapman, 

Jesse C. Potts, CharlcK B. Lansing, 

Peter Monteatli, TheoJ''. Humphrey, 

H. D. Hawkins, .lames^V. p]aton, 

Chas. H. Adams, Charles B. Redlield, 

L. M. Palmer, E. A. Diuant, 

Visscher Ten Eyck. 



Oilice, :^o. 44S Itroadway, 

(Over Alliany Exchange Bank.) 



PARKER & 0'BRIE:\, 

FASHIONABLE 

MILITAET AND CITIZENS' TAILOES, 
J\o. 4*1 BroadtTay, 

S'TJLN^WIJL HT^LL BTJILDING. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



PATROLS OF THE 

SANITARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
No. 40 State Street, 

And examine the Coin Silverware, Diamonds, 

Watches and Eich Jewelry, 

All of which will be otlercd at much lower than 
usual prices, 

FOR A FEW DAYS. 

N. B. — The major part of the assortment will be 
sold otr at OLD PRICES. 

Only Opposition, 38tli Yeai', 

SIGN WATOH ATO SPECTACLES, 

B. L. HOOD. 



ROBERT r.AII>L.AW, 

YETERINAliY SURGEON and Veteriuaiy 
Pliannaceuticjil Chemist, late of Cincinnati, 
Graduate iu 1840 of the Uoyal Veterinary College 
of Surgeons, Edinhurf^h, "Scotland, Prof. Dickfl, 
under the patrona(?e of the Highland Agricultural 
Society of Scotland; Fellow aiid Hon. Fellow of 
the V. M. A., &c., and late Assistant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons: William J. Goodwin, 
Birmingham, flngland ; William Stevly, London; 
Ed. Dycer, of Dycer's Repotitory, Stephen'sGreen, 
Dublin, having removed his office from John Cutler's 
Stables, may ue consulted daily on Diseases of 
Horses, Sec, at his residence," No. 22 HAWK, 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



BOOK^, STAXIO.AERY, 

PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS, 

And other Articles connected with the Trade. 

Sold Wholesale & Eetail, 



S. R. GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET, 



36 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 24. 



Freedom's Gift. 

UY W. C. \V. 

Wlien the Oak of tlie Union — whose raajesty towers 

Above the dynasties and thrones of tlie world — 
First bent to the bhist of Secession and showers 

Of wratli by the minions of Slavery hurled ; 
Tlie Union's defenders in legions assembled 

And (daiitcd themselves at the foot of the tree, 
Proclaimed in a voice, at which Tyranny trembled, 

" All these, Oh ! my Country, wc ofter to thee." 

From the hives on the shores of the mighty Atlantic, 
From the blossoming fields of the Orient's pride — 
To the banks where the new El Dorado romantic 
Hurls back the Wild waves that are lashing her 
side — 
Came the tread of a host, through the nation resouiul- 
ing 
As they m,arched 'neatli the folds of the flag of 
the free ; 
Came- a shout, and whose echo e'en now is re- 
bounding, 
"These breasts. Oh ! my Country, we offer to thee.' 

The purse of the " million," unloosed by the thunder 

That shook the foundations of towers of gold. 
Accepting the issue that rent it asunder. 

In the lap of the Nation its power unrolled. 
The heart of the People, in anticipation 

Of a dawning t<j-morrow from Ty ninny free, 
Beat time while recording its firm decUu'ation, 

" All this. Oh ! my Country, we offer to thee." 

There is many a light, from the cot and the palace, 

Gone out but to dazzle in glory above ; 
And many an offering di-opped in the chalice 

"With tears from the Heavenly fountain of Love' 
Yet the bow in its splendor is rising before us, 

While Hope buoys the hearts on the land and the 
sea. 
And the Nation in harmony joins in the chorus 

"All these. Oh ! my Country, we offer to thee." 



" THE LATEST SENSATION." 



CIIUnCIIILL k DENISOICS 

New Photograph Establishment, 
No. 522 Broadway, 

Between Maiden Lane and .Steuben Street, 

EXTENSIVE, 

CONVENIENT 

AND ELEGANT. 



E. A. IVES, 

Munufactui-er (tf 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 

FOR L^i^JDIKS AJSTD MIISSKS, 

In all the Finest Fabrics and Latest Styles. 
LARGE STOCK OF FINE DRESS 
GOODS 
At IVES' New York Store, 

Camion PlJlce, Troy. 




DANIEL L. WEAVER, -^£^ 

The largest uml siiiuUeyt 

UMBEELLAS, PAMSOLS.PAEASOLETTES, 

etc., etc., ^ 

ALL OF THE BEST MATERIAL, 

Constantly on hand and made to order, at 

A9 Orcen street, 49 

ALBAJSTY. N. Y. 



J. L. HAEEISON, 

Cor. First and Congress Streets, Troy, 

SKIRTS, CORSETS, 
ZEPHYR WORSTED, 

AKD 

PAllIS FANCY GOODS, 

TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, &c. 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STRANGERS IN THE CITY, DUKIXG THE 
continuance of the Army Relief Bazaar, can 
obtain admit^sion to this Park for 25 cents. Cars 
leave the Exchange cvci'v ton uiinntcs. The signal 
for skating is a red ball on the tlagstalT at foot of 
State street, by day, and a red light at night. 



J. 11. HUMPHREY, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS, MEDICINKS, 

Kerosene, Coal Oil, Benidne, &o. 

Agent for the National White Lead Co, 

39 "Washington Avenue. 



Proprietor of the Yankee or Eub it in Liniment. 



A.D. SHEPAIID&CO.'S 



F j^ T E ISr T 



SKLF-RAISING 



FLOUR, 



JUST INTRODUCED, 

\>i tlie Kciiit. nios.t Koonomicsil and 
JVIo!!«t Ilealtbfiil I'loiii- in use. 

It is put up in fi-Ib. pack.ages, and sold by most 
of the grocers. Every housekeeper should try it. 

D K P O T : 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

-A. i_i B -A. isr -Y. 

S. Y. PAYN, Agct. 



NEW AND BEAUTITUL 

STYLES OK 

FRENCH NOTE PAPERS 

AND 

ENVELOPES, 

stamped with Initials, a Plate and 50 
Finely Engraved Cards, for $1.50. 

AT 

NEWCOMB & GO'S., 
524 Broadway, 

(Near the Delavan House.) 



.1. .'\. IIAUER, 

FARMERS' ilOTEL, 

42 Washington Avenua, 
ALBANY. 



I Vow it is too Bad. 

" I am Ba\-ing up my money," 

A prudent house- wife said, 
" For all that has been told me, 

And by the thing I've read. 

" I will be able soon to buy 

A Carpet for this floor. 
And by the toil it does cost ma 

What one can want it more 1 

" Dame Gossip said this evening, 

As she dropp'd in to tea. 
That Watson had the cheapest gooda 

That ever she did see, 

" The cheapest and the very best 

That ever merchant had ; 
Then shall I longer scrub this floor? 

I vow it is too bad." 

OHAHNCEY WATSON, 
115 State Street, Carpet Store. 



HAEVEY R WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBANY. 

Skillful Workmen, Low Rents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy. 




" Ttl-A-T OtiEER-S BTJT N^OT IN"EBR,IA.TES- 



No. 4.] 



ALBAISTT, THUESDAY, FEBEUAEY 25, 1864. 



[Pkicb IO^Oexts. 



ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR. 



BILL OF FARE. 



Turkey, 15 

Cbkkeii, 15 

Tongue, 15 

Koast Ham 15 

Uonst Beef, 15 

Corned Beef, 10 

Pork and Beans, Ill 

Boiled Ham 10 

Sandwiches 5 

A la mode Beef lo 

Bread and Piikles, 10 



PASTRY. 

Pie per piece, 5 and 10 

Cake, 5 aud 10 

Tarts 5 



OYSTERS. 

Oysters raw, 25 

" stewed, 20 

" pickled, 25 



EXTRAS. 



Prairie Hens, 25 

Quail 38 

Ice Cream, 20 

Water Ices, 20 

Cotl'ee per cup, 10 

Tea per cup, 10 



Chicken Salad 15 

Charlotte de Russe, . 20 

.telly per ghiss, 15 

Lemonade, 5 

Blanc Alanu'e, 10 

Crauherry Sauce, ... 10 



"Doughnuts" on riremen. 
Dear Gakteen : — When I was a young 
man I belonged to a fire company. I would 
not like to say to which one, because there 
would be danger lest it would be so set up 
with the honor of my membership, that it 
would not parade with the others on the 
Fourth of July. I think it was on account 
of mj' ''jolly red clothes " that Mrs. Dough 
nuts consented to marry me. That's my 
opinion now in the light of circumstances. 
I know she has always had a partiality for 
firemen ever since, and she would walk the 
streets all day now, to see a fireman's funeral 
or a parade, or better yet, to see a live fire. 
Then I think I observed a very sensible cool- 
ing of her affections toward me, as soon as I 
had served my time out and became an 
exempt. Indeed she quite turns up her nose 
at the exempts : — calls them a set of old 
fogies, and rather intimates that if she were 
a man she never would even claim exemption, 
but run with the machine as long as she 



lived. All the little Doughnuts, she is bring- 
ing up as regular fire-eaters, — takes them out 
to see the fires, — talks to them of the relative 
merits of No. — and No. — , and dresses 
them up in little red jackets and glazed hats. 
Now, Mr. Canteen, I did not sit down to 
give you an account of domestic matters. 
Every family of course must have its own 
jars, but it is, perhaps, as well that they 
should be like fruit jars, self-sealing. So, if 
you please, we will solder this little jar up 
again, and say nothing more about it. I only 
spoke of Mrs. Doughnuts' partiality for fires 
and firemen, to introduce to you a little poem 
which she wrote many years ago, when I was 
a fireman, and sported the "jolly red clothes " 
of wliich she speaks. This production turned 
up the other day when Mrs. D. was over- 
hauling an old bureau drawer, to find some 
red flannel to make young Niagara Dough- 
nuts a little fireman's jacket. The youth, 
who is six years old, brought me the paper, 
and I send it for you to do what you like 
with it: 

ADVANTAGES OF HAVING HOUSES BURN 
UP BY DAYLIGHT. 

A woman's thoughts on the subject. 
A fire by day in an open street 
Is a jolly nice thing and a glorious treat. 
Away with your concerts and tableaux and plays 
But give me the fun of a house in a blaze. 
0, dearly I love the sound of the bell, 
The trampling of feet and the fireman's yell, 
And sadly I feel when they come at night, 
For then I must miss the beautiful sight. 
And often I curse that custom of old, 
Denying our sex the pleasure untold, 
Never to fail on hand to be found 
When sparks are flying any where round : 
To run out at night when a fire is seen, 
To shout like the boys or chase the machine, 
The firemen to watch with their jolly red clothes 
Their ladders and engines and carts for their 
hose. 

But br.ivo 1 a fire in broad daylight, 
Oh I then we can run with all our might. 
Oh I see the tongued fixe through windows and 

doors, 
How it crisps up the ceiling aud scorches the 

floors. 



How cornice aud shingles and rafter and beam 
Are swept away madly by the fiery stream, 
And see the mad people, how they rush about, 
Entering the blazing dwelling and dragging out 
Stufl' by the armful, tables aud ricketty chairs, 
Baskets and children and broken crockery 

wares. 
Pots and pans and bed ticks filled with feathers, 
And boots with holes in their upper leathers. 
And see you you woman near the neighbor- 
ing door. 
Guarding her stuff and her children four, 
Wild with excitement, and terror and dread, 
With nought round her shoulders and nought 

on her head, 
Shouting and screaming as loud as she can, 
" Will somebody, somebody send me a man." 
O woman you know not you've uttered the cry 
That thousands re-echo as eager as I. 
That longing entreaty still rings in my ear ; 
As I've traversed the country I have seemed to 

hear 
Uttered by every woman I meet. 
Uttered iu house and uttered in street, 
This woman's cry, and always it ran, 
" Will somebody, somebody send me a man." 
But see the brave fireman, how he does his 
work. 
How he climbs and pumps and yells like a Turk, 
How he heeds not the flames that scorch and 

that choke. 
But boldly advances through fire and smoke. 
How the foreman stands, with his trumpet so 

gay. 

And shouts to his men to '■ fire away." 

And the watery stream with a hiss is let go, 

And rushes up fiercely on its fiery foe. 

Ah ! now is the tug when the elements meet 

And fire and water in conflict greet. 

Ah ! who would miss the fun to be there 

When battles like these are fought in the air. 

Then bravo ! a fire in broad daylight 
When I can be there to witness the sight. 

Doughnuts. 



Ey Hope is the parent of " I'll trj-." But for it 
where were the noble galaxy of statesmen, war- 
riors and inventors that shine so brightly in the 
firmament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Morse and Wing. The latter has fully realized his 
fondest hope in the production of the flour of the 
family — Wing's Union Flour. 



38 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 25. 



Books on our Table. 

Honesty — A novel. By a Custom House 
Officer. 

American Escheats — A happy mode of 
securing Traitors' estates to their heirs. By 
a Mercber of the Bar. 

Tythinq — As applied to Electors in the 
way of re-construction. By A. Lincoln. 

Select Speeches of Gen. Ouant — De- 
livered at Fort Donelson, Vicksburg and 
Ckattenooga — in a volume of smoke. 

Wood's Pass Book with the National 

Bank — Wall street. Showing that — 

When Chas. Yates's money was a missin, 
'Twas Fernando's cash and wasn't his'n. 

Hooker's Ascension — A clever thing — 
Lookout ! 

Resumption by Banks — A fine work. Pub- 
lished by the old firm of Louisiana ^ Texas. 

Charleston as it is — By Gen. Gilmore. 
" Times isn't as they used to was." 

Racing — As illustrated by Henry A. Wise, 
Burnside ^ Co. 

Unanimity — Or how pleasant 'tis to see 
Kindred and Friends agree. Brough, Ohio. 

Emancipation — Diversified in Maryland 
and Missouri. By the Rail Splitter. Sew- 
ard ^ Co. 

An Edition ok the Bible — With slave 
texts omitted, for the use of the redeemed 
rebel states. By the Rev. Contraband 
Cuffe, a learned Gentleman of Color. 

Prayers and Swears — In Pulpit and in 
Camp. By the Rl. Rev. Gen. Polk. Edify- 
i ng and e.xciting. 

Bible Warrant for Slavery' — A Lecture 
Noll before published. For sale cheap. 

Neutrality — A romance of the sea. By 
Johannes Bull Smith. 

Message to the Parliament of Upper Cana- 
da. By Guv. Vallandigham. Printed in 
red, white and blue — mostly the latter, with 
Notes by an Albanian. 

Essay on Straw Baii By the Hon. E. 

Biooks. Illustrated by views of Egyptian 
Architecture. 

Revivals Among the Rebels — Or Seeking 
Salvation on half rations ; with a Dissertation 
on Mule Beef. By a Conscript. 

'• Jordan am a hard road to travel." 



JOHN VAN HUYSEN, 

CHOICE GEOCEEIES 

AND 

PROVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBANY, - - - N.T. 

Fresh Country Produce received Daily. Orders 

delivered free of Cnrtage, to all parts of the 

City. 



WHOLESALE GROCERS, 

No 17 State Street, 
ALBANY, - - - N. T. 



E. A. IVES, 

Manufacturer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 

FOR LA-DIES AJi^'D jNIISSKS, 

In aU the Finest labrics and Latest Styles. 
LARGE STOCK OF PINE DRESS 
GOODS 
At IVES' New Yokk Stoke, 

Cannon Place, Trc*y. 



GEO. H. LAWTON. 



CHAS. B. HEYDON. 



in. t,. CUTI^ER, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATINS, AETiriCLA.L TLOWEES, &c., 
ALBANY. 



CHEAP CASH STORE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 50 South Pearl Street, 



J. R. HUMPHREY, 

\VHOLF,SALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS, I^IEDICINES, 

Eerosene, Coal Oil, Benzine, &c. 
Agent for the National White Lead Co. 

39 Washington. Avenue. 



Proprietor of the Yankee or Eub it in Liniment. 



DEALER IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY GOODS, 

No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and Hiuleon Streets,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



ORE AT BAROAIIsrS. 

Qui- readers will find tliat liy purchasing 
CARPETS. Oil. CI>0'rHS, 

KUGS, MAX1'i:\CS, Jkc, 

OF 

CHAUNCEY WATSON, 

No. 115 Sjtnte Street, ucnr .St, Peter's Clinrefa» 



The " Family " Newspaper. 

How weU-oiiie tlic moment that pUaus beside me. 

Tile family canteen fresh from the press ; 
Thoufjli blessed with all others, were this boon 
denied me, 

'Twere surely a grievance that naiight could 
redress. 
It soothes witli cpnetude every emotion, 

And into my mind mucli wisdom instills ; 
It gives mo a reai>ite like that of the ocean, 

It tells me the spot to buy Wing's Union Mills. 

Bazaar Postage Stamps 

Can be procured at tlie Book and Music Stores, 
and at the Post Otlicc in tlie Bazaar. All letters 
placed in the Letter Box nmst be prepaid. 

GEO. P. TEN BROECK, Secretary, 



RADL.EV & VAIVDERZEI:, 

PHOTOGRAPH 

AM) 

AMBROTYPE ARTISTS, 
No 51 State Street, Albany, 

ALL STYLES OF PICTURES MADE, viz.: 
the Carte de Visite, hirge Photoy-raphs, plain 
or coloreil, AmI)i"otype8 and Pictures put in LocKets, 
Broodies and Iliiii^s. Pliotographs colored in Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, &:c., by the best artists. 

All our work is made of tlie best materials, and 
warranted to give satisfaction. 

N. n. — Particular attention is paid to copying of 
Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes. 

RADLEY &. VANDERZEE. 



THEY save a percentage of the cost of such 
Goods, as Mr. Watson's light expenses and 
close attention to business enable him to sell all 



GEORGE BRISTOL & Co., 

Retailers and Jobbers in 

DRY" GOODS, 



grades and qualities at lower prices than are asked 
elsewhere. 

Rcniembor M'ATSO:\, 

No. 113 State Street. 



\A^ lIElSErV A; CHARLES, 

WTiolesale and Retail Dealers in 
CROCKERY, GLASS "WAKE, &0. 

CHINA DEPOT, MAKBLE HALL, 
i70 Broad>vaj- and 11 James St., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

The largest and most complete Orockei'y Store, 

in the United States. 



O.N" THE CASH SYSTEM, 

69 Conere.S9 Street, Corner of Third, 

Rand's Building, TROY, N. Y. 

Geo. BriitoL Geo. H. MvParlBfiiL AnJrew M. Churcli. ! CORNER OF JAMES. 



TS. R. IHII.es, 

IMPORTER OF 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 
a««l I>eal«'i- in 

COFFIIsr TRIIVIINIINGS, 

Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Cut Sa-ws, &c, &c. 
INO. «» STATE STREET, 

ALBANY, N. Y.. 



Feb. 25. 



THE CANTEEN 



39 



TWEDDLE HALL MUSIC STORE, 

(next door to hall entrance.) 
85 ^tatc Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Fortes, 

Znabe & Go's, Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Marsliall & Traver's " Parlor Gem." 

Only agencv for Prince ife Co. 'a uneiiualed Melode- 

one aud "HarmoniuiiiHi, and Carhart, NeetUiani 

& Co. 'a unef|ualed Melodeons and 

Hanuoniuiim. 

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

SHEET MUSIO AND MUSIC BOOKS. 

STKATTON & FOOTE'S 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

MARTIN'S AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of JIusical inatruiiients and merchan- 
dise. Low prices, fair dealing, and all goods 
warranted to prove as represented. 



W. P. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



TEI^l^ER & PA6E, 

GENTS' rUENISHING EMPORIUM, 

46a & 46i BKOADWAY. 



Shirts and Collars made to order, 

Also, Agents fur tlie Celebrated 

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine. 



JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen Ware, 

LOOKING GLAS8bS, Ac, 
NO. aeS RIVER STREET, 

TROY N. T. 

HOUCK'S HOTEL, 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 

ALBAIfY, N. Y. 



UEW YORK 

CLOTHING HOUSE, 




r» State Street, Albany, 1%. Y. 

L. D. HUTCHINS, Pkopkietor. 

CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
SUITS, to be made to order in first class style, 
at short notice. Also Fine Ready-Made Clothing 
and Furnishing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



I.OOKIIVe OL,ASSES, 

^^^INDOW CORNICES, 

CONSOLE TABLES, 
MAEBLE SLABS AND BRACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exruiisite design and qnality , never before offered 
in this city. 



ENGRAVINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS 

Picture Cord and TRasels, liOokins Glass Plate 
.JOII.ir I»t.Al>WEt,r,, 

MANUFACTURER, 

No. 15 NORTH PEA.KL ST., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



CHRISTIAN" HOUCK, 
J. A. HOUCK, . - 



Proprietor. 
Agent. 



WATCHES, JEWELEY 

AND 

SILVER WARE. 

W M. W^ E :\ » E t, L , 

(late Wendell & Feltman,) 
importer of 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paxis Fancy Goods, &c. 

PEALER IN 

SILVER AND PLATED WARE, 
Rich Je^velry, &c. 

Fine Watches and Chronometers carefully re- 
paired by experienced workmen. 

AYM. WENDELL, 
480 Broadway, opposite .Stanwix Hall. 



ii 



LATHAM, 

THE" HATTER, 

558 BROAI>^^AY, 

OPPOSITE DELAVAN HOUSE. 



PECK'S HOTEL, 

ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. 

(Late McOardle's.) 
530 & 533 Broadway 

AND 

3V and 39 James Street, 

ALBANY, N. T. 
I>EEAVAJ\ PECK, 

PROPRIETOR. 



». IrV. CAMPBEEE, 

DEALER Iir 

CLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOP SKIRTS. 

And Manufacturer of Fine and Fashionable 

CI-OAKS A.^-I> MAI\TIE1.AS, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicely made article, will be satisfied by an 
examination that this is the place to leave tiieir 
orders - 



JTAS. \¥. fflORArVCiE, 

PRACTICAL 

UPHOLSTERER. 
WINDOW SHADES, 

Gilt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Feathers, &c., 

39 NORTH PEARL STREET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



K. T. R. ea:>si:>csii & co.i 

Ladies and Gent's Furnishing Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

554 BROAD^VAY. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVER dt BAKER S. M. CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK, 

PKAI.ER IS 

"WOOD -A.3Sr3D OO-A-L, 

Yard Comer of Franklin and Bassett Sts., 

ALBANY. 
Lehigh, Lackawanna, Peach l\Ionntain, White Asb, 



Cumberland and Blacksmith COAL. 

, Hard Maple. Beach, Oak. I 
White and Yellow Pine WOOD. 



Hickory, Hard Maple. Beach ,_Oak._ Hemlock, 



40 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 25. 



:\E1V AyiJ* IIEAIJXIFUI^ 

?TVI.FS UF 

FEENOH NOTE PAPEES & ENVELOPES, 

.stamped n-itb luitiats. 

A Plate, and 50 finely engraved Cards for |1.50, at 

H:E"W^C0MB & Go's, 

534 BROADWAY, 534 

Near the Delavan IIoubc. 



W. J. & R. H. SCOTT, 

Manufacturers and Dealers in 

]?Iilitary, Fire Deparliiieiif, 

Theatrical and Civic Association Goods, 

FIUE - ARMS, yiSHING TACKLE, ORNA- 
MENTS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 
NAVY BUTTONS, GILT LACES, 
CORDS, &c., &c., 
PICKPOCKET-PROOF POCKETS, 
Marking Ink and Stumps for Clothing, Ulencil 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No, 60 State St., at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

AX.B^5UNrY, N. Y. 

Sword, Pistol and Gnn Repairing done at shorl 
notice. Old guns and pistols taken in trade. 
Second hand guns and pistols sold on connnission. 
We will warrant all our guns sold, and if we cannot 
satisfy the purchaser we will refund the money. 



FRANK H. LITTLE, 

BOOK!>iEEL,i:R & SXATIO.^Eie, 

No. S3 State Street. 



Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIOJJERY, 

PHOTOGRA-PH .A-LBXJ3MS, 

Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

L.AW AND PENSION BLAMv.S, 

83 State Street, South Side. 



NEW YOKE LACE STOEE. 
atio. F. rARK«.x,!'ro>', 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDI^E HAT.I,, ALBANT, 

AND FORMERLY OF 

633 BroadM-ay, N. Y. City, 

IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADDI 
tion to his Extensive Assortment of Rich Laces 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 
SPENCER'S CHEMISETT8 AND SLEEVES 

Made up and to Order. 
GEO. F. FARRINGTON, 

7 NORTH PEARL ST. 



HAEVEY E. WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBA.\Y. 

Skillful Workmen, Low Rents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy. 



WAGER & FALES, 

Manufactm-ers and Wholesale Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 



P*TTiBNiS, Se 



Cbt 



NO. 275 RIVER STREET, 
XROY, >. Y. 



J-\MES Wager. 



Andrew B. Pales. 



AEMY AND NAVY PILLS. 

Xlie Wliole Woria I nilcd. 

Sick People Think, 

AFTER WHICH ACT, 

HERRICKS SUGAR COATED 
]? I L L S. 

CHILDREN CKY FOR THEM. 




TITIfi REMARKABLE 
Auierii-an remedy is 
carrying tlic world by 
etorin. Over live millions 
of boxes are »old annu- 
ally. Composed enlirelv 
of'Flowerf^. Roots, Bal- 
sams and Extracts — their 
elfect on the human sys- 
tem iR pleasant, satislac- 
tory and Bucce»sful. Act- 
ing directly on the blood, 
glands, sofids and fluids of 
tlie body, their use is at- 
tended with the happiest 
eflects. In sudden attacks 
of diseases, one or two 
doEes almost always cures. In old standing cases 
(d' sickness, small doses — repeated frequently — so 
cleanse the system that good health is the result. 
Nt) cliange in employment or diet is necessary. 
They never cause sore mouths, swelled joints, ach- 
ing limbs, etc., as do many other kinds. They are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the money will be 
refunded. They are considered cheaper, safer, 
]»retier, and in alf respects superior to any purgative 
pill in the world. 

In many cases, where the dreadful ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to all api>earance no human means cotild save life, 
patients have, by the use of tlic,<e I'ilis, bei-n re- 
stored to good health ; the devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

In consequence of the pleasantness of their opera- 
tion they are universally used in every section of 
our wide-extended countiy where they are made 
known, and are fast superseding every other ^)repa- 
ration of professed similar import. Upwards ol forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, sohdy 
from their use, since the introduction of them into 
the United States, thus establishing the fact beyond 
all doubt tluit Herrick's Bills cure the (apparently) 
most opposite diseases by the one simple act of con- 
tinually evacuating the bowels until the disease 
gives way ; therefore, whatever may he said of tiie 
Theory, "the utility of Bractice is now beyond all 
doubt . 

ly The discoverA-- of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with Dr. fterrick. All others are counter- 
feits, and. if used, will do harm, and disappoint the 
sick- Herrick's Bills are elegantly put up, 30 in a 
box, with a large sheet of directions, and sell for '2o 
cents ner box ; 5 boxes for $1. 
Sola by dealers everywhere. 



Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The tiiieat Strengtiicncr niul Pnin Destroyer. 

The Best and Cheapest Houseliold Remedy in the 
World. 

These renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress in the side and breast, in live hours. 
Indeed, so certain arc they to do this, that the pro- 
prietor warrants them. Sjiread from resin, balsams 
and gums, on beautiful kid leather, renders them 
peculiarly adapted to the wants of females and 
others, ^fheir application is universal — eriually to 
tire strong man, tlie feeble woman and the delicate 
infant To each and all they will prove a balm and 
a blessing. 

Their uak is iigreeable, and without annoyance 



or tmulde. Each plaster will wear from one to 
four mouths, and in rheumatic comjdaipty, sprains 
and bruises, frequently etlect cures when all other 
remedies fail. Full dircclions will be found on the 
back of each. Bublic speakers, vomlists and minis- 
ters of the gospel, and others, will strengthen their 
lungs and improve their vniecs by wearing them ou 
their breast. Price 25 cents. 



To Ministers of the Gospel and Others. 

Dr. Herrick has secured tlie oidy right tc 
manufaclnre 

DR. PERRIN'S rUMIGATOR, 




A New and Bnrpafis- 
in^'ly snieeBSfnl 
rcniodv for f'atarrh, 
liroiu'Iiitis, lVlini8ter'8 
Biire thi'oat. ofl'ensive 
(lisciiarKe from the 
liead, hoarseneHS, irri- 
tatinn of the nieni- 
ranes of the nose, 
throat, iVe. This re- 
medy 18 Bnioked in a 
coninion I'lpe, and 
blo\viiij< the enioke out 
of the nose, producing 
a delightful sensation, and inivartinf.' an agreeable 
odor to tlie breath. It is so 8im|ile that it maybe 
used bv a child ten years old. Being slightly exhil- 
irating in its eH'ects,' it soothes the mind when over- 
taxed with business cares, relieving it so as to iji- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. 

Tobacco smokers may mix a small quantity of it 
with their tobacco, and thus obtain the medicinal 
eliects while enjoying their favorite luxury, and also 
a fine aroma to the breath. 

" He that will not reason is a bigot, 
He that cannot reason is a fool.' 

Catarrh may be known by some of the following 
symptoms : 
" Catarrh causes partial deafness. 

Catarrh causes noise in the ears. 

Catarrh causes weak and watery eyes. 

Catarrh causes fullness and pressure in the liead. 

Catarrh causes nervous headache. 

Catarrh causes pain over tlie lu-ows. 

Catarrh causes confusion of the mind. 

Catjirrh causes failing memory. 

Catarrh causes nervous excitaliility. 

Catarrli causes indisposition to labor. 

Ciitarrh causes bad breath . 

Catarrh causes bad taste in the mouth. 

Catarrh causes offensive discharges. 

Catarrh causes Bronchitis. 

Catairh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

l^ It is put up in one dollar packages, with full 
directions for using, and will be sent by mail on 
receipt of the price, post paid. Or, a Siiniple 
sufficient for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receijit of twenty-five cents in money or postage 
stamiiB. Direct all letters to 

L. R. HERRICK, M. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Olhce, Albany, N. Y. 



X^rEDDI^i: HALL, 

LUI«^CE[ KOOM, 

North Pearl Street, Albany, 
By MILLIAJW W. RACE. 

Oysters, Game, and eveiy Delicacy of the season, 

Served in the best style. 

■Wines, Liquors, Ales and Segars, of the 

CHOICEST BRANI3S. 



:\EW-!«iI»AI»EK, 

Late Publication and Magazme Depot. 



NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA &. BOSTON 
Weekly, and New Ycuk U;uly Papers, always 
on hand. 

BON TON, OODEY'Si, PETER.SON'.s*. FRANK 
LESLIE'S FASHION BOOK., &c., &c., 

FOR SALE AT 

THOMIAS HASTINGS' 
News Room, Museum Building. 



Feb. 25. 



THE C A N T E E N 



41 



Poor Bichards. 

Wlien rebel sinners fast ami pray, 
And seem so very good — 
Their souls they'd gladly give uwuy, 
To gain a little food. 


J. McB. DAVIDSON'S 

PREMIUM 

FIRK KING 

SAU'ES. 

WARRANTED FIRE PROOF. 
free; FliOM DAMPNESS. 

J. S. DICKERMAN, 

SOLE AGENT 

8ajnple Rooms, 9» Isitate Street, 
AT<BANY» 

DWELLING HOUSE 8AFEH 0\ HAND. 

DAVIDSON'S 
Patent Clilllea Steel I..{nin^, 

WUcb bUa «eflaiKe to ibc IIITKtSLAR. 


R I l> Ci YV A V A: CO., 

LICENSKI) PLUMBKKS, 

No. 121 State Street, 

ALHANY, N. Y. 


Those who at work on cold donkey 
Plans to restore are hatching — 
If told the truth, might well thank ye — 
'Ti» icith a corpse they're watching — 
As Andy Johnson says. 

Who talk of rights in rebel slang, 


JPLIA RIDUWAY. UKH.MAN 11. ItliSS. BUMUSl) NK8BITT. 


Pumps, Water Closets, Kathing Apparatus, Kitchen 

RiinKes, Cast, Wroufilit, and Galvanized 

Iron Pipes, etc., eti-. 

t^ The trade supplied at liberal discount. _JF1 


Should very much be blamed ; 

Rights, there are two — one is to hang — 

The other to be damned — 

As Parson Brotcnlow toys 


I.. I'RII*!'^ & SOI\. 

SUCCESSOKS TO 

Pniyn, Vosburgli & Co.,aud Piuyn, Marble i. Co., 
IiiipovterH of and Detilers in 

F0EEI6N AND AMEEIOAIT HAEDWAE7., 
CUTLERY. 

IRON, NAILS, SHOVELS, MILL AND CROSS. 
CUT SAWS, &c.. 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LANSING PRUyN. FIUNCIS S. PRUY^. 


Let those now give who never gave before — 
And these who always gave, now give the more, 
As the Bazaar says. 


" Whilst fortune favored, friends, you smiled on 

me, 
Bat when she fled, a friend 1 could not see " — 
As Jeff, said to Bull and Crapeau. 

" Few tyrants in their beds do die — 


But stabbed or maimed, to hell they liie" — 
As Jeff': Valentine sayt. 


T-weddle Hall Drug Store. 

E»*Vi:^ A. C1.APP, 


— Three things have no durability without 
their concomitants; property without trade, 
knowledge without debate, or a sovereignty 
without government. 


CHEMIST AND PHARMACEUTIST, 

DEALER IN 

r)R.TTGS, MEDICIInTES. 

OHEMIOALS :AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 


3,500 UNION ENVELOPES, 

T^MBRACING ALL THE VARITIES WHICH 
l^j time and money could procure, ari-anged in four 
volumeB, bound in half calf, are offered for sale. 


■nipurte<I Xoilet <jiood»9. 

Perfumery, &c. 

S TM EWDI.K IIAI^I., 

ALBANY. 


PRICE $J50. 

Address Box 204, Post Oflace, 

TEOY, N. Y. 


ROBERX S. WcMURMV, 

APOXHECARY, 

And Dealer in every vai'iety of 

FREN<'H, ENfa.lSH, GERMAN & A.MERICAN 

1^ K R F xj :m: E R Y , 

Brushes, and Fancy Toilet Goods. 

494 BROADWAY, - - ALBANY, 
Comer of Maiden Lane. 


AI.l.Ei^ & CURXISS, 

Iraport«rB of and Dealers in Builders' and Cabinet 
X-3: .A. H ID -VJ- -A. K- E , 


Ontlery, Shovels, Mill and Oross-Out Saws, 

NAILS, SPIKES, ETC., 

NOS. 3.5 & 3r STATE STREET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

HIROII W. ALLEN. JOSEPH 1. CDRTIS9. 


CI.O'I'IHi:\<,S KnPORIIJlTI. 

DAVIS, OEAFT & WILSON, 

WHOI..ESALE AND RETAII^ 
DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING, 

H'URNISHING GOODS, &o.. 
47a & A7*. 

BROADWAY (Mariile IIali), ALBANY. 


SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

CIXIZEIVS Ami» STRANOERS, 


HATS, GAPS, FUES, TEUM:S, BAGS, 

UMBRELLAS, &e., &C., 

Will find Fashionable Goods, Eeasonable 

Prices, nud a Large Assortmeul 

AT 

ROBBIIVS'S, 

Manufaetiirer and Dealer, 

AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, 

M STATE STREET (south side), one Door West 
of Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 


nOARI>IWA.'V A- ORAVS 

PATENT IMPROVEn 
TN.«ULATED IRON RIM A.ND FRAME 

PIANO FOI^JTES, 

Warerooms and Factory, 

ODE. BEOADWAT & NOETH FEEEY STS., 

Alliaiij-, ;\. V. 

AddresK— W m. IMcCammori, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



42 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 25. 




EDITED BY 



ME. SMITH, 



ALBANY, THURSDAY, FEB. 25, 18C4. 



The Canteen and its Object, 
We aim to make The Cantken, not only 
the recognized organ of the Bazaar, as it now 
is, but a complete and perfect history of the 
Fair. Thus far the numerous arrangements 
and preparations, which were indispensable, 
have precluded us from entering upon our 
immediate object as fully and earnestly as we 
have wished. These impediments are now 
removed, and we hope to cimmence to-mor- 
row a full description of the Bazaar, of all its 
interior arrangements, of the various depart- 
ments, with their distinguishing features, and 
of everj'thing of interest pertaining to the 
Fair. This description will be systematically 
undertaken, and will run through several 
numbers. Together with other references 
constantly made, it will be the most faithful 
exponent of the Fair, and will best preserve 
its spirit and genius. Every person inte- 
rested in the great and patriotic enterprise 
should carefully save an unbroken file of the 
paper, as the truest record and best memento 
of that in which they justly feel so much 
pride. 



Welcome to AIL 

The noble Charity in which we have all 
been engaged during several weeks, invites 
and demand.s the continued effort of all its 
friends. The building is completed. The 
foundation was auspiciously laid. Strong 
arms have raised the superstructure. Gene- 
rous hearts have beautified it. It has been 
dedicated to patriotism and charity. All 
are welcome. 

Our work has but just commenced. We 
are not yet fairly at home in our pew posi- 
tion. The ring of hammers and the din of 
workmen are yet ringing in our ears. Yes- 
terday a cheerless winter park, to day a 
gorgeous temple, whose worshipers aspire 
to Cliristian acts and kindly deeds. Your 
aid is needed ! In a thousand ways you can 
contribute to the grand result. Learn them 
in the Bazaar, if you have not already else- 
where. 

Every cloud has its silver lining. The 
lining to this one is gained by an admission 
fee of twenty-five cents. However dark and 
threatening the outside, the most bewildering 
and grateful and gratifying scenes are pre- 
sented within ; the silver side is there. 

A miniature world is here ; its people, its 



fashions, its pastimes. It is a busy, active 
woild ; all classes and departments are repre- 
sented. The congregated wealth and beauty 
of city and country — of every land and clime — 
arc here. Scotiand e.\tends a hearty greeting, 
and bid you welcome. iRELANn, Italy, Hol- 
land, France, Russia, Switzerland, Ger- 
many, England, Japan, and the sons and 
daughters of the forest have all been invited 
by the Yankee Nation to send their fairest 
.and best to share in its labor of love, as they 
have contributed their bravest and truest to 
her prosperity and greatness. And they 
have Come. They are at the Bazaar. The 
arrangements the sons and daughters of our 
own and distant lands have made, to wel- 
come all, defies description. To be appre- 
ciated they must be seen. They are a subject 
of study, as they have been of patient labor. 
The great public are evidently pleased. The 
papers speak rapturously of the opening night. 
They go into ecstacies over the brilliancy of 
the scene. We have labored in season and 
out of season. We speak for all engaged in 
this grand undertaking. The task assigned 
to each has not been light, but it has been 
willingly and gladly discharged ; the end in 
view amply repaying for all our toil and care. 
The commendations of the press and the 
people are grateful, and wo may all take 
honest pride in hivving contributed to this 
" miracle of enterprise and miracle of art," to 
which the world and his wife are welcome. 



The Legislature, as cowardly as the 
rebel Congress, has adjourned over a week. 
It is an acknowledgement that the Bazaar is 
too virtucms for them. The case is hopeful. 



KA-CHUGS. 




Since we have visited the Bazaar and 
observed the Trojan booths, with their trea- 
sures and fair guardians, we can pardon the 
Greeks for persevering so long in the seige of 
Troy. In our brief seige of this modern Troy, 
the Greek process was reversed. Troy it ; 
and it is we who are in the imperfect tense of 
Murray. 



Lavater says, you do not know a man 
until you have divided an inheritance with 
him. That is the way " our misguided south- 
ern brethren " found us out. 



The people and press of Gotham have 
had a prolonged discussion on the question 
of raffling at Fairs. Judging from our ob- 
servation, there has been very little discus- 
sion, but a good deal of work on the question 
here. 



If the Bill of Pare which we publish 
on another page doesn't send everybody who 
sees it to the refreshment tables, the organs of 
sight, taste and pocket have no connection, 
and the eye, the palate and the wallet might 
as well dissolve partnership. 



The correspondents tell us that as 
everything else is so quiet and dull, sham 
fights are the order of the day in the Army 
of the Potomac. We are inclined to think 
that sham fighting is no novelty there, though 
the gallant soldiers are not responsible for it. 



The only reparation which the mem- 
bers of the Legislature can make for dispers- 
ing just as the Bazaar was about to open, is 
to return next week wilh their families and 
full pockets, prepared to empty the former 
into the Bazaar, and latter into its treasury. 



Our friend Brady caused a profound 
sensation at Tweddle Hall on the 22d inst. 
His large brain and loyal heart acted power- 
fully on his audience. Mr. B. wears an 
uncommonly large hat, which few heads at 
the New York bar could keep from falling 
over their shoulders. He once lost his hat 
while trying a cause in the N. Y. Common 
Pleas. A wag accosted him a few days after- 
wards, saying ; " Brady, I have found your 
hat." In going up Chatham si. the other day, 
I saw a fellow completely smothered by his 
hat — the brim resting on his shoulders. I 
hailed him, saying: " Where did you get so 
much hat ? " He replied, '' I picked it up in 
the Common Pleas Court room, and I have 
not seen daylight since ! " Mr. Brady is 
very unlike a certain dull afflictive lecturer he 
tells of, who once said to an acquaintance, " I 
am going to lecture in Boston." To which 
the reply was, " I am glad of it — I hate 
Boston ! " 



A bitter old stage goer writes us : 
" The Italian Opera Singer is not so difficult 
to get up as uninitiated suppose. Take Mr. 
S. Camp and write him down Signor Cumpo- 
nelli. ; Pal. Kelly, and write him Signor 
Kelliona ; convert Mary Mullins into MUle 
Mulensi, and Sarah Smith (our own Sally), 
into Signora Smitheroni, and the thing is 
done in respect to names. Then let them 
speak Italian a little, and no matter about an 
Irish brogue, or a Yankee twang, only be 
sure that they call for maccaroni, with em- 
phasis, at every hotel where the company 
stops ; and you have an Italian Opera Troupe, 
so gifted, and so expensive that it is difficult 
to find an audience intelligent enough to ap- 
preciate, or rich enough to pay for their per- 
formances." 



Feb. 26. 



THE CANTEEN 



43 



We learn that Napoleon the Third 
(which we take it means third rate), has 
agreed with the former enterprising proprie- 
tor of Old Vauxhnll Garden, Bowery, to 
prepare Mexico for admission into the Ameri- 
can Union, in consideration of a receipt in 
full by the latter of an old bill for the use of the 
Garden, to enable master Louis Napoleon to 
walk a thousand miles in as many hours — on 
bet of as many dollars — wherein he failed and 
omitted that little bill. Maximilian is to 
be appeased with Coney Island. 

News, Foreign and Domestic, 
By the lastest steam arrival, W( have news, 
as follows, here : — Lewis Nap is looking cross- 
eyed and Victoria's feeling queer, all because 
the various Dutchmen Schleswigglers and 
Holstein too are determined yet to have their 
little private quarrel through, Johnny Ball 
he told the Danish he would bet that they 
were right, then they got their courage 
screwed up and he sneaked from out the fight. 
Since the war is well agoing he's neutral in 
the row, wants to keep good friends with 
both sides just as ho did here but now. 
Lewis Nap is very happy, he was snubbed the 
other day, when he talked about a congress, 
Johnny looked the other way. Now Jolni 
wishes he had done it, for his brain is in a 
whirl, Edward's bride is Denmark's daughter, 
Prussia's wife is England's girl. And Lord 
Derby, he has stood up laying down the parlia- 
ment's will, saying that they'll never pay up 
Uncle Samuel's little Bill, who to them a 
claim presented, or, at least gave them a hint 
that for every vessel scuttled we should look 
to Britain's mint. But the royal baby grows 
well, and he has his mother's eyes, though he 
blubbers as old Wales did, when about his 
weight and size. All the maids and ladies, 
waiting on the blessed babe, were seized with 
delight that words can't utter, when that 
"Ilope of England" sneezed. Palmerstoii \u 
virtue triumphs, vice attacks him all in vain, 
Jacob's Joe was nothing to hire, — quick with- 
draws the suit O'Kane. Now all Britain's 
isle rejoices, but with trembling, not too sure 
it by any means is certain, that a nobleman 
is pure. 

News domestic doesn't vary, very much 
from day to day, little fights and small 
successes come to us from every way. Rebels 
throng within our borders, take the oath — 
and, save their land, still to hear their dread- 
ful cursing, you would quickly understand, 
that it's time and labor wasted swearing 
every one in town. Though they take the 
oath so handy, yet they cannot keep it down. 
Shoddy's contracts still give profits, shoddy's 
daughters still are fine. Stocks are rising, 
stocks are falling, gold still stands at fifty- 
nine. Congress spends its time in talking, 
muddling o'er the whiskey bill, what shall 
be the least per centum, to be laid on whigkey 



— still ? But there is this comfort in it, that it 
proves beyond a doubt, that the ancient saw's 
a true one, — " whiskey's in, then wit is out." 
And Pernandy's spirit moved hira — memories 
of his old shebeen, thronged his soul, — no 

wonder either, for it thrills an old canteen. 

moved with power that he should reason, 'till 
the question open stood — "which is best, 
when Wood's in liquor or when liquoi is in 
Wood?" Yet the world runs on its axis, 
solar systems whirl away, suns and moons 
retain their orbits, rolling on from day to 
day. If, however, any new thing should arise 
on this our ball, and j'ou want to get the 
latest, newest, truest, news of all : Every- 
thing that's said or whispered, read, or heard 
or felt or seen, — there is only one th 
needful, 'tis to buy the next Canteen. 



mg 



[^" They talk, somewhere down in Dixie, 
of running Humphrey Marshall for the Con- 
federate Congress. Such people must be per- 
fectly in-/a/-uated I 



The Wigwam is a great centre of 
attraction. The people seek it now as earn- 
estly as it was avoided in olden times. Visi- 
tors from the North-west are the only parties 
repelled by the chief and his squaws. 



B^" Dr. Johnson says that Campbell, 
though not in a church for twenty years, 
never passed one without taking off his hat. 
We observe that some people at the Bazaar 
pass the booths in a most respectful manner, 
but don't step up. Was Campbell pious? 



The special policemen at the Bazaar 
are the objects of profoundadmiration. Tha 
sciupulous neatness of their personal appear- 
ance, and the serene dignity with which they 
perambulate the floor, bearing, like the lictors 
of Rome, the badge of ofBce, add very mate- 
rially to the attractiveness and beauty of the 
scene. It is said that some, who are unable 
to recognize the label, inquire what booth 
they belong to, and that others mistake them 
for managers ! 



One of the Troy booths is appropri- 
ately decorated with the battle-flag of the 2d 
Regiment. Its appearance proves that the 
regiment which bore it aloft reflected no dis- 
honor upon the fields of glory named above 
it. Beside it is the rebel flag captured by 
the regiment at the battle of Seven Pines. 
Troy has reason to be proud of the gallant 
2d, whose trophies and symbols Mr. Prentice 
and the ladies of the booth have so tastily 
arranged. 



The ladies all speak with great appro- 
bation of the Kinderhook bboth, declaring 
that its articles are of a substantial character, 
and that there are plenty of them. The Kin- 
derhook ladies have done well. 



The Gulistan, or Flower Garden. 

— A French writwr calls dyspepsia the re- 
morse of a guilty .stomach. 

— Plato being told that some enemies had 
spoken ill of him, said : " It matters not ■, I will 
endeavor so to live that no one shall lielieve 
them." 

— A man who cannot command his temper, 
his allenti )n and his countenance, should not 
think of being a man of business. 

— It is a very easy thing for a man to be wise 
for other people. 

— " What are you doing "i " said a father to 
his son, who was tinkering on an old watch. 
" Improving my time," replied the promising 
youth. 

WEIGHT OF A TEAR. 
A pair of scales before him, a rich man sat and 

w>-ighed 
A piece of gold — a widow's all, and unto her he 

said : 
Four coin is not Iht) proper weight, so take It 

back again, 
Or sell it me for half its worth, it lacks a single 

grain. 
With tearful eyes the widow said, Oh, weigh it, 

sir, once more ; 
I pray you be not so exact, nor drive me from 

your door. 
Why see, yourself, it's under weight; your tears 

are no avail. 
The second lime he tries it, it just bears down 

the scale ; 
But little guessed that rich man, who held hia 

gold so dear, 
The extra weight which bore it down had been 

the widow's tear. 

— Two persons labored to a vaiu, and studied 
to an unprofitable, end ; he who hoarded wealth 
and did not spend it, and he who acquired 
science and did net practice it. However much 
thou art read in theory, if thou hast no practice 
thou art ignorant. He is neither a sage philos- 
opher, nor an acute divine, but a beast of bur- 
den will] a load of books. How can that brain- 
less head know or comprehend whether he 
carries on his back a library or bundle of fagots 1 

— Au intemperate man of learning is like a 
blind link-boy, he shows the road to others but 
sees it not himstlf. Whoever ventured his life on 
an unproductive hazard, gained nothing by the 
risk and lost his own stake. 

— Tocompa.isionate the wicked is to tyrannize 
over the good ; and to pardon the oppressor is 
to deal harshly with the oppre.<sed, When thou 
patronizest and succorest the base-born man, 
he looks to be made the partner of thy fortune. 

— Thus sang Mrs. Barbauld In her old age : 
Life ! we've been long together, 

Through pleasant and through cloudy weather I 

'Tis hard to part when friends are dear — 

Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh or tear ; 

Then steal away, give little warning. 

Choose thine own time j 

Say not good night ; but in some happier cliqe 

Bid me good moroiug. 



44 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 25. 



For thb " Cantebs." 
"Winding Greens." 

'Twas just the prettiest moonlight night, 

That one had ever seen ; 
When Mr. Smith, and Mr. Jones, 

Went down to wind some greens 

Perhap.s, my friends, you do not know, 

Exactly what one means 
By making use of suuh a phrase 

As — " Out a winding greens I " 
But Cedar twigs and Hemlock twigs, 

(And, Oh I how nice they arelj 
Are wound on ropes, and wound on hoops, 

To hang in the "Bazaar I" 

To do this work, these friends of mine, 

Went down to lend their aid, 
And when they left, at half past nine, 

One great long wreath they'd made. 
' Twas not an easy task, I know, 

But they were compensated 
By looking ' round the room to see. 

How well the folks were mated I 

Just down the aisle there was a Lass, 

As nice as ever seen, 
Her hair was done " La Waterfall," 

(How good for the Canteen I) 
And by her side a brawny Lad, 

Was breaking twigs of Cedar, 
And would not let the Lassie go. 

For fear he soon might need her I 

One seat ahead, two little hands 

As white as Pigeon wings. 
Were reaching out most lovingly, 

To Mr. A for strings. 

When he, so p'eas-d to be of use, 

To such a pretty girl, 
Runs to the desk, at her request, 

His brain all in a whirl I 

And so they worked, night after night, 

And Smith was there to see, 
And Jones looked on to note the fun, 

And told it all to me ! 
Now isn't it a jolly thing. 

To put in the Canteen, 
What Mr. Smith and Jones did see. 

That night a winding greens. 

And when long years have passed away, 

And faded all the wreaths. 
What will our loyal soldier say. 

In every prayer he breathes 1 
But "Heaven bless the willing hands. 

That toiled among the greens," 
And "Heaven bless good Mr. Smith, 

That edits the Canteen I " 
Albany. Feb. 20, 1864. Mrs. Jones 

The Ouriosity Shop. 
This department embraces one of the chief 
attractions of the B>iz;:iar. Through the in- 
defatigable zeal and untiring efforts of Robert 
H. Wells, Chairman of the Committee, it has 
been made a first class exhibition that will 
give satisfaction to the most exacting critic. 



Among the articles contributed are the 
Washington Memorials and the Great Seal of 
the United States of America. To see these 
alone will be worth the admission fee. The 
Government never before has allowed the 
piecious relics to leave the capital, on account 
of the priceless value attached to them, and 
would not, in this instance, had it not been 
that the proceeds would go directly to benefit 
the Government. They wereobtained through 
the instrumentality of John V. L. Pruyn, 
member of Congress from this district. 

Mrs. Robert H. Prujn has the entire care 
of Japanese articles of the most exquisite 
workmanship. So fine is the embossment and 
inlaid work that they will bear the close 
scrutiny of a magnifying glass, and in order 
to appreciate them they should be so exam- 
ined. Mrs. Wild has also a beautiful collec- 
tion of Chinese work — specimens of em- 
broidery — antique garments, etc. 

Praise is due to James A. Hurst, Esq., the 
taxidermist, for the artistic manner in which 
he has arranged one side of the room with 
animals, taken from every clime, in graceful 
and life-like positions. It will, without doubt, 
attract all classes. 

Dr. Magoon's collection of swords and 
armor of Cromwell's time, together with 
ancient manuscripts written by monks and 
nuns of old, are very interesting as well as 
instructive. It will be impossible to mention 
all the beautiful collections presented for exhi- 
bition by patriotic contributors ; suffice it to 
say, that it has far exceeded the hopes of the 
most sanguine. Many profitable hours can be 
wliiled away by antiquarians and lovers of the 
curious in the pleasant retreat of the Cuiiosity 
Shop. B. 



The receipts of the fair up to yester- 
day morning were over twenty thousand 
dollars. This looks like a magnificent success. 



They have a bar-tender in Liverpool 
seven feet four inches high, well proportioned 
and with strength corresponding to his size. 
He is a giant that could meet a modem 
David with his own sling. 



A member of the Nebraska legislature 
is out against the voting of soldiers, because 
as he says, it was the prime cause of the de- 
cline and fall of the Roman empire ! 



ARDIY RELIEF BAZAAR BUILDINGS, 

Academy Park, Albany, N. Y., Jan. IS, 1864. 



We have received the following royal 
telegram by the kindness of ifr. Cyras W. 
Field, of the Atlantic Cable : 
" Hon. Cyrus W. Field, 

U. S. America : 

Enterprising Cousin 1 We have received 
with emotion the advice of your Mr. Thwlow 
Weed's brilliant discovery of the Author of 
Junius.' We beg you to congratulate him in 
our name for having "vindicated the truth of 
history," and will he condescend to receive our 
order of Knighthood by electric shock through 
the Cable ! He need not kneel if the slate of 
his Itgs make it at all inconvenient. The 
Smiths! We never thought that Junius was 
of our own family, — he wrote so severely 
of our great ancestor, George the Third; and 
yet we might have known that kindred are the 
most bitter in their enmities. We have caused 
our royal lineage to be carefully examined, and 
have found that the grandmother of our re- 
spected relative, George the First, was a 
Sschmiddt. BuU-e for The Canteen I 

Love to your brother, D. D. U he single ! 

VICTORIA." 



THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 
STATES, through the Secretary of State, hav- 
ing generously donated to this Bazaar (which 
is to be held at Albany, in the month of Febru- 
ary, A. D. 1864, in aid of the S.'vnitary Commis- 
sion for the benefit of our Sick and Wounded 
Soldiers) the original draft of his FIRST EMAN- 
CIPATION PROCLAMATION, dated September 
22d, A. D. 1862: the undersigned, a Special 
Committee appointed for that purpose, hereby 
give public notice that the said Proclamation 
will be sold by issuing a series of Tickets, duly 
numbered from One to Five Thousand, at One 
Dollar for each Ticket. The number of Tickets 
issued not to exceed Five Thousand, but the 
issue m.ay be limited to any less number in the 
discretion of the Committee. The drawing to 
be made by putting the various numbers or 
names of the purchasers of Tickets sold in the 
same wheel used by the Provost Marshal of the 
14th Congressional District of the State of New 
York, in making the draft of soldiers for said 
District. The holder of the first Ticket drawn 
will be entitled to the Proclamation. 

The Proclamation is in the proper hand- 
writing of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of 
the United States of America, excepting two 
interlineations in pencil, made by William H. 
Seward, Secretary of State, and the formal 
heading and ending of the document, which 
are iu the handwriting of the Chief Clerk in 
the office of the Secretary of State. It is writ- 
ten on one side of four half sheets of foolscap 
paper, and can be seen and examined either iu 
the Bazaar Buildings, or in the Office of the 
Suiierinteudont of the Insurance Dep.\rtment, 
in the State Hall, Albany. 

This Proclamation is, iu the opinion of the 
Committee, an autographic and historic trea- 
sure of more interest au(i iniportiince even, than 
the Proclamation of January 1st, 1863, which 
was only the necessary sequence of the Septem- 
ber Proclamation. 

Tickets cau be obtained immediately by en- 
closing One Dollar for each Ticket, with name 
and residence, to WILLIAM BARNES, Chair- 
man of the Committee, Albany. N. Y. If any 
of our friends in Great Britain wish to compete 
for this v.aluable document, a contribution of 
Four Shillings sterling will give one chance for 
it ; and all sums realized lor exchange over 
One Dollar per Ticket, will, if desired be given 
in shares to the British Museum. Mr. T. H. 
Barker, No. 41 John Ddlon street, Manchester, 
is solicited to act for Great Britain. 

WII-LIAM BARNES, 
EDWAIiD V. DKI.AVAN, 
JOHN K rODTKIl, 
JAMKS A. UELI>, 
GKHIUT UMITH, 
TIIOMA.S W. OLCOTT. 
WIM.IAM C. BRYANT, 
Speciaf Committee. 

P. S. — Please procure this circular to be pub- 
lished gratis in the various newopapers in your 
vicinity. 



Feb. 25. 



THE CANTEEN. 



45 



FIVE CENTS PEE POimD 

PAID FOR OLD KEWSPArEliS, BOOKS, 
Paniphlctti, Duninni: LcttLTP, l)uc Ttills, Alma- 
nacs, Greek Lexicons, Hiirpcr, and other Magazines, 

DEEDS, WILLS, POST OBITS, 

Amatory Epistles, and all otherwbitc papers, clean, 
printed, or written ujion, inchuiing 

Copies of " Tlie Canteen," 

In sood preservation, at tlie StOKNlNG EXPRESS 
OFFICE, corner State and Green streets. 



TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 

AVithout a noticf ! 



■V\7" li -A. T IS IT? 

AVby, the fact that tho 

aiTNA INSURANCE COMPANY, 

Of Hartford, ('unm, 

Have just added $750,000 to their CapiUil (ranking it 
TiPO Million and a Quarter Dollars)^ With Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may now save tlie bother of small Policies 
in many Couipiinies, and get insured in the Old 
^Etna. KOBT M. HAMILTON, Agent, 

GUice 444 Broadway, Albany. 



1864. WM. THOEBTJM'S 1864. 

ANNTAI. DESCRIPTITE CATALOGUE 

OF 

Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 

I\ow Ready. 

Will )je mailed free to applicants. 

WH. THOEBUEN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AND 492 BROADWAY, ALBANY. 



A. E OAEHAET & Co,, 

Manufacturers, and Retail Dealers iu 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



A. E. cmHAiiT. 



O. M. RUGG. 



TAYLOR, WENDELL & CO., 

(Successors to Roswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLERY 

HARDWARE, 

No. 420 Broadway, 

ALBANY, - - N. Y. 

E. TAYLOR. H. IVEiNDELL. E. A. GASCOIGSE. 



E. H. BENDER, 

BOOKSELLEE, PUBLISHEE, STATIONEE, 

AND 

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, 
No. 73 State St., 

A 1. B A ;\V, ]^ . Y . 

Military Books, Soldiers' Portfolioe and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of L;iw Blanks constantly on hand. 



FLAGG, WINNE & CO., 

itrp@t War© Mmmi 

Corner Fulton nud Fourth StrectSf 

TROY, N. Y. 



JOHN FLAGO, 
WM. C. WINNE, 



W. H. H. NnTTINQ, 
JAS. D. FOBD. 



WOODWORTH,! 

** THE " 

PHOTOGRAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



CONGEESS HALL, 

Corner Park Place and Washington Avenue, 

JA.M:ES L. MIITCHEIuXj, IProp'r. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7 A. M. until 12 M. Dinner from 
1 P M. until 5. 



T. & II. l»cBieiI>E, 

DEALERS IN 

CHOICE GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 
Butter, Cbcesc, Ham, Pork, Lard, 

PEESH TEAS AND COPPEES, 

Dried Fruits, &c., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

COB. OF SOUTH PEARL & PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



T. & J. FKARUV, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STOEE, 

NO, 50 STATE STEEET, 

(Cor of (ireen,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Partionliii- siHt-iilioii |>ni<l to 

iMiiikin;;' Ladies' 4jjai<«-rs and 

Oentiii' Drt'sw ItoolM to 



i.i:m'I!!> & «ooi)Mi3f, 

PRACTICAL 

LITHOGBAPHEKS, 

GENEEAL EN6EAVEES, PEINTEES, &c. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps.l 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

BiU Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

4.5'T BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



STATE STKEE T UlCiU SCHOOE, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
A Boarding nnd Hay Srbool for Boys. 

LEVI CASS, PEINCIPAL & PEOPEIETOE. 

rpHIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 

-L State Street, furnishes a thorough course of 
instruction, in the several Depavtraents of learning, 
from the most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



BUIARE'S 
CONFECTIONARY 



KESTAUKArVT, 

83 STATE STEEET, 
Tweddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls and Weddiiii.' Entertain- 
ments supplied with Ice Cream, I<es, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, and ever>- 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 

and Oiijriiial Stvle of Ornamental Pyramids, 

Fountains, Baskets, and Vases for Tahle 

Decoration, funiishcd at the shortest 

notice. 

FreiicU Confections, Hlottoes, &c., 

constantly on hand. 



A TSliW ES3iE OE «OOI>S. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costumes and Pancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Ginips, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &ic. 

MILITARY TRIlMMrN-G-S, 

Buttons, Worsted Braids, Silk,' Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, &c. 

RALPH P. LATHROP, 

.57 STATE STKEET, 

Importer and dealer in ITardware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fishing and Shooting Tackle, Militar)' 

Goods and Fire Arms. 



46 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 25. 



Academy of Musio. 

The Tickct-of-leave Man still continues to attract 
lar^c anilicnces at onr Theatre, despite of every out- 
fidi- phue of amuseiiiiMit (and tlicy are nnnieroiis). 
TIk' iiiece in itself in desfrvin^'of moreeonsiiieration 
than time or yjmco will permit at present ; sntlii-e it 
to wiv,tliat it presents a moral of une(|ualled mean- 
JML,' and attnictivenet*s, ealenlated to elfvate the 
drama in the opinion of thowe whose jirejudires are 
of an unqnestionalilf character, simply becHUne they 
liave been led to hclieve iliat a theatre is the "sinlv 
of corrnptiim," and that a " piav book it* the primer 
of Beel/ebnb !" The Ticket-of-leave I^Ian incnlcatew 
a moral worthy to be nei-n by our mni^t fastidioua 
citizens ; crime is depicted in its most glowing sense, 
■\vUli all the associated knavery denendent thereon; 
and everybody that hat* witnest^ed the representa- 
tion mnst admit that Ilie i)lot, M-enery, and iuiper- 
eonationw are excellunt, from beirinning to end. 

The Ticket-of-le^vc Man wilt keep poBsesBion of 
the *' Academy " for some time. 

The Ltmdou Timat, in speaking of this great 
moral drama, mentions a fact to which the provin- 
cial press of Great Britain and Ireland has given 
confirmation. 

A clerk who had absconded from Liverpool with 
jC~.^**'^ the property of his employers, and afler 
visiting many places arrived at iJirminghani abnul 
five o'clock, and after taking some refreslnnents 
went to the theatre, to while away an honr. As it 
happened, the piece which was being performed on 
the occasion of this visit, was the rieket-of-leave 
Man, and the guilty man seems to have drawn a 
moral from the representation ; for when the scene 
in which the interview between Hawkshaw, the 
detective, and the Tieket-of-leave Man, took place, 
Parker, the clerk, became so atfecteii that he went 
out of the theatre, got three envelopes, and sent 
Jt 1,500 back to his employers. 

Oh ! the prophetic vision of Shakspeare, 
" 1 have li card 
That gnilty creatures sitting at a \Aiiy 
Have, by the very cunning ><i' the scene. 
Been struck so to the soul, that presently 
They have proclaimed their malefactions." 

Hamlet, i.*d Act. 



NEW OAKPETS rOE SPRING. 

A new and splendid assoi-tmeut of 

C ^ R 1? E T S , 

Have just been received, -wliieh cau be imrchased 
25 l»cr Cent loss 

Tlian on tbe Ist day of Marcb, at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co/s, 

43 NORTU PEARL STREKT, 
ALBANY. 



S. C. BRADT & CO., 

a R o c E n s , 

AND DEALEKS IN 

Pine Teas, Pure Coffees, rruits, &c,, 

124 STATE STREET, 

(Ist door abrpve Slate fjeologieal IJooms,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Samuel C. Bradt. Wm. MoKown. 



B. W. WOOSTEK, 

MANDFACTUREK OF 

Rosewood, 

Jfluhos'auy, 

'iValiiiit, 

:iu<l Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, Feathers, leather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms. 

No. 57 and 59 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

i3r PARTICULAR CAKE taken in paeUing for 
Ti'anwportation. 



J. II. IIII>I>EV, 

543 33ROAD"V^A.Y, -AJLBA-NY, 

(Four doore below the Delaran House,) 

MUSIO PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEIN WAY & SONS, 

CHICKERING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAYS 




PIANO FORTES. 

AGKNT FOR 

CABINET ORGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN IIAKSIONIUMS, 

Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, AecordeonB, Sheet 
Music, MiiBic Books, Musical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
Mu§icnl Mercliandise of every description. 



CALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine our larpc and Complete Assortment of 

Hair, Ifail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

COMBS OF EVEEY DESCRIPTION, 
OILS AND POMADES, 
PERFUMERY. 
I>ii1>iii*s <j<OMiiine Exti-afts, Hand 
-tlirrors, I'ancy Toilet Uoods; 
And in fact everytliiiig for a 
COIMPX-KTE TOILKX OXTTFIT. 
Stranf,'er» visitin},' tbe City would do well to call 
and examine. 

DEXTER & NELLEGAR, 

Oor. State and N. Peai-l Sts. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODKUFF; 

INVITE THE Attention of 

BUYERS 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF- 

Englisli, French, German & American 

IIAISn^VARE 

C U T Te R Y . 

StTcdes, Kiig'Iisli and Refined Bar 
and Itnudle Ii-on. 

Spring Steel, Oast Steel, Cut Nails, 

Cut & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c,, 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 




CiOODVEAR RITKBF.R nEPOT. 

RUBBER GOODS, 

"Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD, 

i9S Broaduny, nearly opiio.sitc Stnnwix Hall, 
fwo Doors above Maiden Lane. 



SPKAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blank Books of 
Every Description. 



Ho ! to the Exchange 
Building ! ! ! 

Ve Millions -wlio Visit tlic Cireat 

BAZAAR, 

And turn over to hie Excellency 

T. SQUIRES- BROKER, 

VCIUK 

<iiOL,I>, 

$I$IL,VER, 

COl'PO:>S, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAJIE THE VERY 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The precious metals are now commanding. Re- 
member llie number, 

1 Exchange Building, Foot of State Street, 



F. ]%. SII.!^, 

DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL, 
Tio. 40 Orand, Cor. Hamilton St., 

AND 

Cor. Ch\ii'cli ami Xiydiws Sts., 
ALBANY, - - - N, Y. 



Feb. 25. 



THE CANTEEN 



47 



E. W. BOUGHTON. 

WTiolesale and Retail Dealer for Cash, in 

UATS, CAPS A\D STRAW GOODS, 

LADIES' AND GEXTLEMKXS FUKS, 

And Canes, 

230 River Street, Troy, N. A'. 



EMPIRE STOVE WORKS, 

HICKS, WOLFE & CO., 

Manufacturers and Wbolegalo Dealers in, 

St@v©s» Meaters & Kicig©§» 

OEFICE AND SALES ROOM, 

263 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

CheaD '|hiI)liciition iinb BclDspiijJcr grpt. 

MAGAZINES, BOOKS, 
And. Newspapers, 

RECEIVED REGULARLY. 

240 River Street, Troy, If. Y. 

Near the Trov House. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHING STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Douw's Building.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING OF KVERY 
description always on hand, and for sale at tlie 
verv lowest rates for cash. Clothing made to order 
in tlie neatest and best manner, and latest stvles — 
Warranted to Fit. Always on hand, Cravats, Hand- 
kerchiefs, Shirts, Collars, Bosoms, Suspenders, Half 
Hose, Under Shiils. Drawers. Sec, &c. 



J. RANKIN, 



DEALER IN 



BOOTS AND SHOES, 

No. 41 Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY, N. Y. 



WAKEHOUSE OF THE CLINTON STOVE WORKS. 

rULLEE, WARRM & CO., 

255 and 257 River street, Troy, N. Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebrated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and Appurtenances. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Clicmicals, I>rngs, Ifledlciues, 

Paints, Oils, Olass, Yarnislics 
and Dye-Stnfls, 

Nos, 32 and 34 WasMngton Avenue, 

ALBA-W, .\. Y. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. 234 River St., comer of First, Troy, N. Y. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
SHETLiAJ^D AVOOIi, 

Emhroiilerv Patterns, Chenilles, Filling Silk, Purse 
Twist, Faiii-y C'uahs, ISnishes, IVrfuiuery, Cutlery, 
Port Monuie's, Ele^'ant Fans, Opera Glasses, Pho- 
tographic Alhunis, Traveling Bags, Dressin.g Cases, 
Portfolios, Desks, Military and Regalia Go<i<l8, 
Skates, Fishing Tackle, Canes, Unilirellas, London 
and Paris Fancy Articles, suitahle for Holiday, 
Uirtluiay and Bri'dal Presents. Daily receivingne'w 
and fasl'iionable Goods. 



GEAND OPEITING 



NEW SPRING GOODS. 



J. A. POST'S, 

•*eO Broadway, Marble Ilall. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &c., now open. 



ReixLOval. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS 

WILL REMOVE on or about the Ist of May, 
to 519 Broadway, where they will keep con- 
stantly on hand a large stock of School and Miscel- 
laneous Books, together with Photograph Albums, 
and a large assortment of Fancy and Staple Station- 
ery. Blank Books made to order on short notice. 
All new publications received as soon as published. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS, 

71 State Street. 



GEO. HAEEIS & SON, 
LIVERY STABLES, 

Cor. Maiden Lane and James St., 

And 82 Maiden Lane ; also, 

lir state street, 117 

^LB^NY, N". Y. 

GEORGE HARRIS. HENRY HARRIS. 



ALBAUY LAW SCHOOL. 

The Spring Term opens on the 
First Tuesday of March, 1$C4. 

Three Terms constitute a course. 

Professors — Hon. Ira Harris, Amasa J. Parker, 
and Amos Dean. 
Circulars obtained from Amos Dean, Albany, N. Y. 



jr. A. o'BisiErv, 

DEALEE IN HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 

BONNETS, 

RIBBONS, LACES, &c., 

45 ]\ortU Pearl St., 
Between Steuben Street and Maiden Lane. 



INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANY. 

Capital and Siu-phis, $240,000. 

ADAM VAN ALLEN, Prest. 

TIIOS. SCIIUVLEK, Vice Pres't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 



UIRECXORS. 



Adam Van Allen, 
John II. Kevnidds, 
0. P. Williams. 
M. II. Read, 
.Jesse C. Potts, 
Peter Jlonteath, 
H. D. Hawkins, 
Chas. H. Adams, 
L. M. Palmer, 



Thonius Schnvler, 
Archibald Mit'lure, 
John G. White, 
Isaac A. C'hapnian, 
Charles IV LauHing, 
Tlieo. F. Humphrey, 
.Tames AV. Eiiton, 
Charles B. Kedtield, 
E. A. Durant, 



Visscher Ten Kvck. 



Oflice, I\o. 448 Broadway, 

(Over Albany Exchange Bank.) 



PAKKEK & O'BKIEIV, 

FASHIONABLE 

MILITAEY AND CITIZENS' TAILOES, 
I>'o. 481 Broadway, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



p.vrieo.AS OF the 

SANITARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
I>'o. 40 State Street, 

And examine the Coin Silverware, Diamonds, 

Watches and Eicli Jewelry, 

All of which will be olfered at much lower than 
usual prices, 

FOR A PEW DAYS. 

N. B. — The major part of the assortment will be 
sold oft' at OLD PKICES. 

Only OpposUion, 18tli Year, 

SIGN WATCH AND SPECTACLES, 
B. L. HOOD. 



ROBERT EAIBEA1V, 

YETERINARY SURGEON and Veterinary 
Pharmaceutical Chemist, late of Cincinnati, 
Graduate in 1840 of the Royal Veterinary College 
of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Scotland, Prof. Dicks, 
under the jiatronage of the Highland Agricultural 
Society of Scotland; Fellow and Hon. Fellow of 
the V. JI. A., &.C., and late Assistant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons: William J. Goodwin, 
Birmingham, England; William Stevly, London; 
Ed. Dycer, of Dycer's Repository, Stephen's Green, 
Dublin, having removed his otfice from John Cutler's 
Stables, may be consulted daily on Diseases of 
Hors-es, &c., at his residence. No. 22 HAWK, 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



BOOKS, STATIO^iERY, 

PHOTOGRArHIC ALBUMS, 

Aud other Articles connected with the Trade. 

Sold Wholesale & Eetail, 

EY 

S. R. GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET. 



48 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 25. 



The Wolf and the Lamb. 

A NKW VEltSluN. 

Hungry Individual. 

Tliou wretched bivalve ! of my wratli beware I 
Thy insolence I can uo longer bear ! 
Wherefor, with manners unrefined and free, 
Dare'st thou to open thus thy shell at me ? 

Disconsolate Oyster. 
Pardon the deed, it was not done in scorn, 
My pains are many, — and my fate forlorn. 
Torn from my native bed, and nigh to death, 
I did but lift my shell to catch a breath. 

Hungry Individual. 
Bivalve, thou lyest ! — but to change the theme. 
Thou wear'st a pearl, and truly do I deem, 
That if to wear it longer thou'rt allowed, 
' Twill make thee vain, impertinent and proud. 

Disconsolate Oyster. 
Of wearing pearls, I cannot make my boast, 
I had &n uncle once, on India's coast, 
Who had a pearl. But he has long been dead ; 
Nor left his pearl to me — I've nary red. 

Hungry Individual. 
Ha ! I recall thee now ! One summer day. 
While bathing in the surf at Ilockaway, 
A sudden, sharp sensation I did feel, 
'Twas thou, base bivalve, nibbling at my heel ! 

Disconsolate Oyster. 
It was not I; and tliat thou knowest well. 
Look at the label fastened to my shell. 
And thou wilt plainly see that Rockaway 
■Was not my place, I came from Prince's B.ay. 

Hungry Individual. 
' Tis all the same. If thou had'st had a pearl, 
Thy beard with pride would ne'er have ceased 

to curl ; 
And if thou could'st, thou woiild'st have bitten 

me ; 
And thus and therefore do I sw.aIlow thee. 
(Exit Oyster.) 



Fob The Canteen. 

Sadetta, 
[to-day.] 
Good-bye, wave of sunny hair. 

Good-bye each loving token. 
Ah me ! wheel at the cistern break, 
And golden bowl be broken 1 

For she, o'er whose most careless word. 
My memory loves to linger — 

Has cut mo de.id, and slipped the ring 
From her engagement finger I 

Has sent my notes and letters back. 
With words that burn like caustic; 

Has torn from out her .ilbum book, 
My desperate acrostic ! 

So good-bye, sunny wave of hair. 

So good-bye every token; 
So at the cistern break, wheel, 

So golden bowl, be broken, 

[to-mokrow.] 
Back to my heart, briglit wave of hair, 

She smiles, my pain is ended — 
Sadetta, let us often quarrel. 

The making up's so splendid I 



" THE LATEST SENSATION." 



CHURCHILL L DENISON'S 

New Photograph Establishment, 
No. 522 Broadway, 

Between Maiden Lane and Steuben Street, 

EXTENSIVE, 

CONVENIENT 

AND ELEGANT. 




DANIEL L. WEAVER, -^EH^ 
The hirgent and snuillest 

UMBKELLAS, PARASOLS.PAEASOLETTES, 

etc., etc., 

ALL OF THE BEST MATERIAL, 

Constantly on hand and made to order, at 

40 fcireon street, 49 

ALBA-NY, N-. "ST. 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STRANGERS IN THE CITY, DURING THE 
continuance of the Army Relief Bazaar, can 
obtain admission to this Park for 25 cents. Cars 
leave the Exchange eveiT ten minutes. The sij^al 
for skating is a red half on the tlaj^staffat foot of 
Stute street, bv dav, and a red light at niglit. 



A.D. SHEPAllD&CO.'S 

F.A. T E 3Sr T 

si:l.f-raising 

FLOUR, 

JUST INTRODUCED, 

Is the Itest, ITfost Keonoinical and 
Most Itealtliriil I-^loui- in use. 

It is put up in Clb. patkiiges, and sold by most 
of the grocers. Every housekeeper should try it. 

D K P O T : 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

-A. Xj B -A. IST -^ . 

S. Y. PAYN, Agent. 



.t. ^. IIAOKR, 

FAHMiERS' IIOTEIj, 

42 Wasliiugton Avenue, 
ALBANY. 



J. L. HAEEISON, 

Cor. Fii'ttt uiul Coii;;n_'8b Streets, Troy, 

SKIRTS, CORSETS, 
ZEPHYR WORSTED, 

AND 

PAEIS FANCY GOODS. 

TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, &c. 



KEW AND BEATJTirUL 

STYLES OF 

FUENCH NOTE TAPERS 

A.VD 

ENVELOPES, 

stamped with Initials, a Plate and 50 
Finely Engraved Cards, for $1.50. 

AT 

NEWCOMB & GO'S., 

524 Broadway, 

(Near tlie Delavan House.) 



I Vow it is too Bad. 

*' I ara eavinj,'' up my money," 

A pnuleiit house-wife eaul, 
" Kor all that has been told me, 

And by the thiny I've read. 

" I will be able poon to buy 

A Carpet for this Hoor, 
And t)y the toil it does cost me 

What one can want it more ? 

*' Dame Gossip said this evening, 

As Hhe dropp'd into tea, 
Tltat Watson luid the cheapest goods 

That ever she did see, 

" Tlie cheapest and the very beet 

That ever merchant bad ;' 
Then shall I longer scrub this floor 

I vow it is too bad." 

CHAUNCET WATSON, 
115 State Street, Carpet Store. 



CHINA TEA COMPANY, 

7S !i$tate Street, Albany. 

NEW CROP 

ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, 

SEl>i:CTEl> EXPREisiSLV 

FOR THE 

RETAIL TRADE. 



J. H. McCLXJRE, 

WHOLESALE DEALER I.N 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

i»Ai:\xs, 011.S, 

AND 

JSo. 70 State Street, Albany. 



A. & J. C. KOOIVZ, 

WHOLESALE & EET^UL DEALERS IN 

OAEPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 

53 SXAXE STKEEX, 

iVX,B.ikNY. - . . N. Y. 




TPI^T OMEErtS BUT ISTOT IlSrEBI?,I-A.TES-" 



No. 5.] 



ALBANY, FEIDAY, FEBEUAEY 26, 1864. 



[Price 10 Cents. 



ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR. 



BILL OF FARE. 



Turkey 15 

Chicken, 15 

Tongue, 15 

Boaet Ham, 15 

Roast Beef, 15 

Corned Beef, Ifl 

Pork and Beans, 10 

Boiled Ham, 10 

Sandwiches 

A la mode Beef, 1 

Bread and Pickles, 10 



PASTRY. 

Pie per piece, 5 and 10 

Cake, 5 and 10 

Tarts 



OYSTERS. 

Oysters raw 25 

" stewed, 25 

" pickled, 25 



EXTRAS. 



Prairie Hens, 25 

Quail, 

Ice Ci*eam, .... 

Water Ices 

Colfee per cnp,. 
Tea per cup,... 



38 
20 
20 
10 
10 



Cliickeu Salad, 15 

Chiirlotte de Euese, . 20 

Jelly per glass, 15 

Lemonade, 5 

Blanc Mantre, 10 

Cranberry Sauce, ... 10 



The Gulistan or Plower Gardea 

— Bob, said a young fellow to his compa- 
nion, at the Bazaar, come along this way, you 
are missing all the sights on this side. Never 
mind, Bill, retorted Bob, I'm sighting all the 
Misses on the other side. 

— Ideas, said Voltaire, are like beards — men 
only get them when they grow up, and women 
never have any. 

— A member of the Society of Friends was 
accosted in the street the other day, by a sturdy 
mendicant, in a state of inebriety, who said he 
wanted a little aid. The Friend, thereupon, 
strongly recommended lemon-ade. 

— A man at Pike's Peak writing to a western 
journal says, that the miners are very much 
discouraged in all that region. Why ? They 
have to dig through a solid vein of silver, four 
feet thick, before they reach the gold. 

— Awfully severe contest. — I'd have you to 
know, Madam, that ray uncle was a bannister 
of the law. A fig for your bannister, retorted 
Mrs. Partington, turning up her nose in the most 



approved style. Haven't I a cousin as is a 
corridor in the navy f 

— If love's a flame that's kindled by desire, 
Old sticks are sure the best because they're 
dryer . 

— Ones on a pilgrimage to Hijah, I was tlie 
fellow traveler of some piously disposed young 
men, and on a footing of familiarity and inti- 
macy with them. From time to time we were 
humming a tune, and chaunting a spiritual 
hymn ; and an Abid, who bore us company, 
kept disparaging the morals of the darweshes, 
and was callous to their sufl'erings, till we 
reached the plantation of the tribe Ilulal, when 
a boy of a tawny complexion issued from the 
Arab horde, and sung such a plaintive melody 
as would arrest the bird in its flight through the 
air. I remarked the Abid's camel, that it 
kicked up and pranced, and throwing the Abid, 
danced into the wilderness. I said reverend 
Shaikh ! that spiritual strain threw a brute into 
an ecstacy, and it is not in like manner work- 
ing a change in you. Knowest thou what that 
nightingale of the dawn whispered to me ? What 
sort of man art thou, indeed, who art ignorant 
of love ? The camel is in an ecstacy of delight 
from the Arab song. If thou hast no taste to 
relish this, thou art a cross-gained brute. Now 
that the camel is elated with rapture and de- 
liglit, if a man is insensible to these he is an 
ass — the zephyr, gliding through the verdure on 
the earth, shakes the twig of the can tree, but 
moves not the solid rock. Whatever thou be- 
holdest is loud _in extolling him ; that heart 
which has an ear is full of the divine mystery. 
It is not the nighting.ale that alone serenades 
his rose ; for every thorn on the rosebush is a 
tongue in his or God's praise. 

Oatalogue of Curiosity Shop — Additions, 
Since the 'publication of the Catalogue of 
the Curiosity Shop, quite a number of addi- 
tions have been made to the collection. Mr. 
Wells requests us to publish them in proper 
orm, so that purchasers of the printed cata- 
ogue can cut the list from Thk Canteen, and 
by pasting it in their books keep them perfect 
descriptions of this portion of the Bazaar. 

No. 647. An Ancient Irish Carriage, 
runs on one wheel — motive power curiously 
applied at the rear with a double-back action 
movement. 



No. 648. Ancient Elevator (very curious), 
triangular in shape with projectile prong — 
precise manner of use can only be conjectured 
— supposed to date as far back as the tower 
of Babel, but classical scholars are certaia 
that it was common among the Greeks. 

No. 649. Very old pocket pistol (thought 
by scientists to be the original form of the 
repeater), used by an ancestor of one of our 
old Dutch families at the taking of Holland. 

No. 650. Corn husk mattras, with Scotch 
plaid covering (arms of Macbeth, a thistle 
rampant worked in the lower left hand corner), 
tradition asserts that it is the same one that 
MacdufI' " lay on." 

No. 651. Enormous bullhead (to be seen 
hung up over the wigwam), caught by Kar- 
lott-um-mus the Indian Chief. 

No. 652. Oyster from Virginia (mth 
shell of the same), descendant of one eaten 
by General George Washington, long may he 
be revered. 



Books on our Table, 

Forms — for sending back disdained party 
invitations, printed with envelopes. By Fer- 
nando Wood. 

Slavery — all right before, and all wrong 
after, the rebellion. By Parson Brownlow, 
of the Church militant. 

Conclusion of Gen. Lee — a meta-physical 
work, by Charles G. Meade— Gettysburg. 

Essay on Subsidies — showing how much 
the London Times got at first, and how much 
it didn't get afterwards. By a returned 
emissary, who has sworn by the Proclama- 
tion. 

Farragul's call to the Unconverted— w\lh. 
notes by Jeff. Dar/s— after the fall of New 
Orleans. 

The Arctic Current — showing that it was 
Providentially designed to cool and harden 
fish for the epicures of Di.vie. By Lieut. 
Maury. 

Pious Ejaculations — extracted from the 
scientific works of Lieut. Maury. By the 
Rev. Mr. Green. 

New Jerusalem— a. vision on the Horse 
Railway. By Muses Levy. 

Salt — that hath lost its savor. By the late 
Judge Comstock. Pratt f Co. — Syracuse. 



50 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 26. 



Horse iJai/icaj/s— showing that they must 
supersede baby gigs and wlieelbarrows in 
narrow streets. By a Shopkeeper. 

Trading Cars on Horse Railways— proY- 
ing that when trade leaves the sidewalks it 
can be accommodated in the cars. By a 
stockholder — South. Pearl St. 

Tender /ines— dedicated to Miss Greenback. 
Denihugh ^ Co. 

Life of the Chancellor — from the death of 
Lord Elden to the accession of Judge 
McCunn. Pine Grow— Saratoga. 

Decline and Fall— of the New York Supe- 
rior Court, with an appeal to the Anvesteen 
of 1855. By a Police Commissioner. 



^^ The Empress of Austria must be a 
very economical lady. She is said to have 
the smallest waist of any woman in the 
world. 



The Canteen. 
Tr^mp, tramp, tramp, tramp, 
Through the morning cold and damp, 
Over meadows browu and sere, 
Through the mountain brooklet clear, 

Wherever the marching soldier's seen, 
Close by his side is his tin canteen. 

By the camp fire's ruddy light. 

Making merry the winter's night, 

"While round goes the sparkling jest and joke. 

And upwards curls the brier-wood smoke, 
There, wherever the soldier's seen, 
Close by his side is his tin canteen. 

On the battlefield rifted and riven. 
Where valor's meed to valor is given. 
When the routed foe at last have fled. 
And the plain is covered with wounded and 
dead. 

Then, wherever the soldier is seen, 
Close by his side is his tin canteen. 

Foes and traitors before the fight, ' 

Cursed by him who loves God and right — 

Stricken by God's bolt on the sod. 

Brethren again in the sight of God, 

And wherever a wounded soldier's seen, 
His brother comes with a tin canteen. 



JOHN VAN HUYSEN, 
CHOICE GEOOEEIES 

AND 

PEOVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBANY, - - - N.Y. 

Fresh Country Produce received Daily. Orders 

dehvered free of Ciulage, to all parts of the 

City. 



Union Collar. 

Pray look .at this collar, 
'Tis really worth while — 
Although at its oddity. 
Perchance you may smile — 
For sale it is here exposed to view 
And the colors will wash. 
Being " red, white and blue." 



For each bead hereon strung — 

I've threaded a prayer 

(And a hope that the rebels 

Will shortly despair) — 

For our generals so brave. 

And our soldiers so true — 

And the flag which waves o'er them 

" The red, wlute and blue." 



WHOLESALE GEOCERS, 

Ifo 17 State Street, 
ALBANY, - - - N. Y. 



E. A. IVES, 

Manufacturer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 

FOR LAJDIKS -AJSTD JMISSES, 

Li all the Finest Tabrics and Latest Styles. 
LARGE STOCK OF FINE DRESS 
GOODS , 

At IVES' New York Stoke, 

Cannon Place, Trov. 



GEO. H. LAWTON. 



CHAS. B. HETDON. 



M. v.. CUXI.EK, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATINS, AETITIOIAL PLOWEES, &o., 

I>'o. 540 Broad-« ay, 

ALBANY. 



CHEAP CASH STORE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE AND EETAIL, 

No. 50 South Pearl Street, 

ALBAJ^Y. 



J. R. HUMPHREY, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IS 

DRUGS, MEDICINES, 

Kerosene, Coal Oil, Benzine, &c. 

Agent for the National White Lead Co. 

39 Washington Avenue. 



Proprietor of the Yankee or Kub it in Liniment. 



DEALER IN AMEKICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY GOODS, 
No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and Hudson Streets,) 

ALBAFY, N. Y. 



RAUJLEV & va:\i>kkzee, 

PHOTOGRAPH 

AND 

lAMBROTYPE ARTISTS, 
No 51 State Street, Albany. 

ALL STYLES OF PICTURES MADE, viz. : 
the Carte de Visite, Uirtic Pliutoi;ni|iIia, plain 
or colored, Arabrotypes nnd rictuivs pnl in Lockets, 
Brnoches and Rings. Photogi-aplis cnlnred in Oil, 
India Inli, Water Colors, &c., by the best artists. 
All our work is made of the best materials, and 

warrjinted to give satisfaction. 
N. B. — Particular attention is paid to copying of 
Ambrotypea and Daguerreotypes. 

RADLEY & VANDERZEE. 



G-REAT BARGAINS. 

Our readers will iind that by purchasing 
CARPETS, OIE i'l^OTMS, 

Rucis, :maxxi.xg. Sec, 

OF 

CHAUNGEY WATSON, 

No. 115 State Srrcot, near Si. Teter's Cburcll, 

THEY' save a percentage of the cost of such 
Goods, as Mr. AVatson's light expenses and 
close attention to business enable him to sell all 
grades aud qualities at lower prices than are asked 
elsewhere. 

Remember '«VAXSOjV, 

No. lis Scute Street. 



GEOEGE BRISTOL & Co., 

Retailers and Jobbers in 

DRY GOODS, 

OS THE C.ISH SYSTEM, 

69 Concresa SIrccI, Corner of Third, 

Rand-8 Building, TROY, N. Y. 

Oao. BriMtoI. 0«o. H. McFvrlaoti. Aodrew U. Ctiurcb. 



TAN HEUSEIV Sc CIIARI>ES, 

■Wliolesale and Retail Dealers in 
CROCKERY, GLASS AVj^RE, <teo. 

CHINA DEPOT, MARBLE HALL, 
470 Uroatl-^vny and 11 James St., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

The largest and most complete Orockeiy Store. 

in the Cuiteil States. 



N. B. ]H1L,E$, 

IMPORTEn OF 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 
and Dealoi- iii 
COIiWIN' TRIMSIINGS, 

Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Cut Saws, &c, &o. 
;%•«. as STATE STREET, 

CORNER or JA.MES, ALBANY', N. Y. 



Feb. 26. 



THE CANTEEN. 



51 



TWEDDLE HALL MUSIC STORE, 

(NKXT DOOK TO HALL KNTRANCE.) 

SS State Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Fortes, 

Knabe & Go's. Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Mai-shall & Traver's "Paxlor Gem." 

Only agency for Prince &. Co.'s unequaled Mclode- 

one and Hannoniiinis, and Carhart, Needliain 

&, Co.'s unorinaled Jtelodeona and 

Harmoniums. 

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

SHEET MUSIC AKD MUSIC BOOKS. 

STRATTON & FOOTE'S 



NK^V YORK 



CLOTHING HOUSE, 




»» state Street, Albany, I\. IT. 

L. D. HUTCHINS, Proprietor. 



«.„.,.„_.„ . „.„_ «■„ . „^ .r,.r«™«,^,T„T™« /CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. (J s ■ 



MARTIN'S AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of Musical instruments and merchan- 
dise. Low prices, fair dealing, and all goods 
■warranted to prove as represented. 



W. F. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



XELI^EK &, PAOE, 

GENTS' FUENISHING EMPOEIUM, 

46* <fc 464 BROADWAY. 



, , SUITS, to be made to order in lirst class style, 

at sliort notice. Also Pine Ready-Made Clothing 
and Furnishing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



Shirts and Collars made to order, 

Also, Agents for the Celebnited 

Wheeler & WOson Sewing Machine, 



JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen Ware, 

LOORIXG GL.\8SLS, &c., 

NO. ii63 RIVER STREET, 

TROY N. Y. 



HOUCK'S HOTEL., 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 



ALBAIfY, N. Y. 



CHEISTIAN HOUCK, - Proprietor. 
J. A. HOUCK, ... Agent. 



WATCHES, JEWELEY 

AKD 

SILVER WARE. 
•w M. 11' E :>• » E 1. I> , 

(late Wendell & Feltman,) 

IMPORTER OF 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paris Fancy Goods, (fee, 

DEALER IN 

SILYEE AND PLATED WAEE, 

Rich Jovelry, &c. 

Fine Watches and Chronometers carefully re- 
paired by experienced workmen. 

WM. WENDELL, 
480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hall. 



LATHAM, 

^'THE" HATTER, 

S58 BROADTl'AY, 

OPPOSITE DELAYAN HOUSE. 



PECK'S HOTEL, 

ON THE EUKOPEAN PLAN. 

(Late McCardle's.) 
530 & 5S3 Broadway 

AND 

37 and. 39 James Street, 

ALBAIJY, N. Y. 
DEliATA^r PECK, 

PROPRIETOR. 



MTINJDOMV CORNICES, 

CONSOLE TABLES, 

MAEBLE SLABS AND BRACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design and quality, never before offered 

in this city. 



ENGEAVINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS 

Picture Cord and Tassels, liOokiag Glass Plate 

MANUFACTURER, 
N^o. 15 NORTH FEA-RL ST., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



». "%V. CAHIPBEI^t,, 



DEALER IK 



CLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOF SKIRTS, 

And Manufacturer of Fine and Pashionable 

ri>OAK!^ A.HI) MA:\XIt,JLAS, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicelv made article, will be Batislied by an 
examination that this is the place to leave tbeir 
orders. 



JAS. \%\ M©KAr«GE, 

PRACTICAL 

UPHOLSTERER,. 
WINDOW SHADES, 

Gilt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Peathers, &c., 

39 NORTH PEARL STREET, 

ALBANY. N. Y. 



K. V. K. I.A3'SI.>'«H & CO.] 

Ladies and Gent's Furnishing Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

554 BR O ABU" AY. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVER & BAKER S. M. CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK. 

DEALER IN 

"WOOXD j^lsTTD OOu^L, 

Yard Comer of Franklin and Bassett Sts,, 

ALBANY. 

Lehigh, Lackawanna, Peach Jlountain, White Ash, 
Cumberland and Blacksmith COAL. 

Hickory, Hard Marie, Beach, Oak, Hemlock. 
While and Yellow Pine WOOD. 



^*" Hope is the parent of " I'll try." But for it 
where were the noble galaxy of statesmen, war- 
riors and inventors that shine so brightly in the 
rirmament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Morse and Wing. The latter has fully realized his 
fondest hope in the production of the flour of the 
faiuily— Wing's Union Flour. 



52 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 26. 



I\E^V A»» BEAlTTll'ITt, 

SI VIES OF 

TEENOH NOTE PAPEES & EinTELOPES, 

Stnmpcfl witb luitials. 

A Plate, and 50 finely engrave J Cards for $1.50, at 

NE'WCOMIB &: Go's, 
534 BROADWAY, 524 

Near the Delavan IIouBe. 



W. J. & R. H. SCOTT, 

Manufacturers and Dealers in 

IWilitary, Fire Department, 

Theatrical and Civic Association Goods, 

FIKE - ARMS, FISHING TACKLE, OKNA- 

MENTS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 

NAVY BLTTONS, GILT LACES, 

CORDS, &c., &c., 

PICKPOCKET-PKOOF POCKETS, 

Marking Ink and Stamps for Clothing, Stencil 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No. 60 State St., at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gim, 

ALBA-JSTY, ]Sr. Y. 
Sword, Pistol and Gun Repairing done at short 
notice. Old guns and iiistols taken in trade. 
Second hand guns and pistols sold on commission. 
We will warrant all our guns sold, and if we cauuot 
satisfy the purchaser we will refund the money. 



FEANK H. LITTLE, 

BOOKSELLER &. SXAXIO^iER, 

OSTo. 82 State Sti-eet. 



Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

PHOXOG-RAJPH Ji.LBXJ]VIS, 

Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

LAW AND PENSION BLANKS, 

'S3 State Street, South Side. 



NEW YORK LAOE STOKE. 

CSEO. F. FARKI,"\«TO:\, 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDLE IIAIit, ALBANY, 

AND FOIIMEKLV OF 

63a Broadway, N. Y. <-'ity, 

IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADDI- 
tion to his Ext,en8ive Assortment of Rich Laces 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 
SPENCER'S CHESnSETTS AND SLEEVES 

Made np and to Order. 
GEO. P. PARRINGTON, 

7 NORTH PEARL ST. 



HAEYEY E. WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBANY. 

Skillful Workmen, Low Bents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy. 



WAGER & FALES, 

Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 

NO, 275 RIVER STREET, 
TKOV, :>. V. 



or tronltle. Each plaptcr viill wear from one to 
four niontlis, jiiul in rln^niuatic comjilainte, sprains 
and In-uiftcs, t'ri'ijiionilv etrcct cures when all other 
reiiiodics t';iil. Full dlrectiuiis will be found on the 
back of each. Public tspeakei-s. vocalists and minis- 
ters of the fiOHjKil, and others, will strengthen their 
lunj^B and improve their voices by wearing them on 
their breast. Price 25 cents. 



James Wager. 



Andrew B. Fale.s. 




AEMT AND NAVY PILLS. 
Xlic ^VUole >Vorld luited. 

Sick People Think, 

AFTER WHICH ACT, 

HERRICK'S SUGAR COATED 
PILLS. 

^ CHILDREN CEY FOR THKM. 

rniS REMAKKABLE 
American remedy is 
earr-yiiig the world ' by 
storm. Overlive millions 
of boxes are sold annu- 
ally. Composed entirely 
of "Flowers, Roots, Bal- 
sams and Extracts — their 
effect on the human sys- 
tem is pleasant, satisfac- 
tory and .succcsNt'ul. Act- 
in^-^ directly on the blood, 
glanils, solids and tiuidsof 
the body, their use is at- 
tended with the happiest 
ertccts. In sudden attacks 

__^ _ of diseases, one or two 

.loses almost always cures. In old standing cases 
oi sickness, small doses — repeated frequently — so 
cleanse the system that tjood health is the result. 
No chanjje in employment or diet is necessary. 
Thev never Ciiuse sore mouths, swellfd joints, ach- 
ing *limbs, etc., as do many other kinds. They are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the money will be 
refunded. They are coTisidered cheaper, siifer, 
pretier, and in all" respects superior to any purgative 
pill in the world. 

In many cases, where the dreadful ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to all appearance no huin:in nit-ans could save life, 
patients have, by tiie use of these Pills, been re- 
stored to good health ; tlie devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

Ill consequence of the pleaeantness of their opera- 
tion they are universally used in every section of 
our wide-extended country where they !u*e made 
known, and are fast sniH-rseding every otlier prepa- 
ration of professed similar import. Upwards ol forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, solely 
from tlieir use, since the introduction of them into 
the United St-ates, thus estahlisliing the fact beyond 
all doubt that Herrick's Pills cure the (apparently) 
most opposite diseases by the one simple act of con- 
tinually evacuating the bowels until the di>case 
gives way ; therefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, the utility of Practice is now beyond all 
doubt. 

i^^^ The discovery of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with Dr. Ilcrrick. All others are couufcr- 
feits, and, if used, will do harm, and disajipoint the 
sick. Ilerrick's Pills are elegantly put uj), 30 in a 
box, witli a large sheet of directions, and sell for 25 
cents Tier box ; 5 boxes for $1. 
Sold by dealers everywhere. 




A 



Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The Great Strengtliener nncl Fain DeMti-oyer. 

The Best and Cheapest Household Keniedy in the 
World. 

Those renowned Plasters cure jtains, weakness, 
anrl distress in the side and hreast, in five hours. 
Indeed, so certain are thev to do this, that the pro- 
prii-tor wairants them. S|ircad from resin, balsams 
and Kuins, on licanlitui kid leather, renders them 
pccaliarlv adapted to llie wants of IViaales and 
others, rileir application is universal — eijually to 
the stroiii; man, the feelile woman and the delicate 
infant. To each and all they will prove a halm and 
a hlcHsin;^. 

Their ose is agreeable, and without annoyance 



To Ministers of the Gospel and Others, 

Dr. llcrrick has secured the only riirht to 
niaiiutactun- 

DR. PERRIN'S FUMIGATOR, 

New and surpass- 
ingly successful 
remedy for Catarrh, 
Bronchitis, Minister's 
sore throat, offensive 
discharge from the 
I head, hoarseness, irri- 
I tat ion of the mem- 
3 t)jitne8 of the noee, 
]/ throut, &c. This re- 
medy is smoked in a 
common pipe, and 
blowing the smoke out 
of the nose, prodlicing 
a delightful sensation, and imparting an agreeable 
odor to the breath. It is so simple that it maybe 
used by a child ten years old. Being slightly exhil- 
irating" in its ettects," it soothes the mind when over- 
taxed with business cares, relieving it bo as to in- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. 

Tobacco smokers may mix a small quantity of it 
with their tobacco, aiili thus obtain the medicinal 
effects while enjoying theirfavorite luxury, and also 
a fine aroma to the breath. 

** lie that will not reason is a bigot, 
He that cannot reason is a fool." 

Catarrh may be known by some of the following 
symptoms : 

Catarrli causes partial deafness. 

C'atarrh causes noise in the cars. 

Catarrh canines weak and watery eyes. 

Catarrh causes fullness and pressure in the head. 

Catarrh causes nervous headache. 

Catarrh causes pain over the brows. 

Catarrh causes confusicm of the mind. 

Catarrh causes failing memory. 

Cut;irrh causes nervous excitability. 

Catarrh causes indisposition to labor. 

Catarrh causes bad breath. 

Catarrh causes bad taste in the mouth. 

Catarrh causes offensive discharges. 

CataiTh causes Bronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

irW It i** P'lt "P i" one dtdlar packages, with full 
directions for usin^, and will be sent by mail on 
receipt of the price, jmst paid. Or, a sample 
sufficient for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receipt of twenty-five cents in money or postage 
stamps. Direct all letters to 

L. R. HERRICK, M. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Office, Albany, N. Y. 



LUNCH liOOM:, 

North Pearl Street, Albany, 
By AVII-I.IAM IV. KACE. 

Oysters, Game, and eveiy Delicacy of the season, 

Served in the best style. 

Wuies, Xjiquors, Ales and Segars, of the 

CHOICEST BR.AJNrr>S. 



" THE LATEST SENSATION." 



CHURCHILL & DENISON'S 
New Photograph Establishment, 

No. 522 Broadway, 

Between Maiden Lane and Steuben Street, 

EXTENSIVE, 

CONVENIENT 

AND ELEGANT. 



Feb. 26. 



THE CANTEEN. 



53 



Poor Eichards, 
In launching The Canteen there could not 

have been a sicker man 
Than your humble servant Suiitli, without the 

aid of Dickerman, 
And after all, with our p«t lamb, the case 

would still have gone hard , 
But for the tender nursing of an excellent good 

Shepherd, 
And even then presumption bold, might have 

met a sad rebuke 
But for the gallant service of the right minded 

Mr. Luke — 
Our gratitude wo mean to express, when we get 

time to pen it. 
Meanwhile our thanks are also due to bright 

young Maalir Sennet ; 

As The Canteen says. 



When Abraham divides the land 
With Jeff., of sense bereft. 
He says ; " I'll wholly take the right — 
While you go — over the left." 

To hate without biting, financier without kit- 
ing. 

To read without writing, to whip without fight- 
ing. 

And agree without uniting, are not more excit- 
ing, 

And far less inviting, than to mix lamp black 
with whitening. 

In Dixie, as Smith says. 



' ' ' Twill be a sad hit," says the French Bandit, 
" If that small afl'air in Mexico — 
Makes my Uncle's Nephew's case so very blue, 
That from the French thrown, it makes I go I " 



3,500 UNION ENVELOPES, 

EMBRACING ALL THE VARITIES WHICH 
time and money could procure, an-anged in four 
volumee, bound in half calf, are olfered for Bale. 
PRICE $-.250. 

Address Box 204, Post Office, 

TROY, N. T. 



ImporterB of and Dealers in Builders' and Cabinet 

H -A. B, ID "^?^ -A. K, E , 
Ontlery, Shovels,' Mill and Cross-Out Saws, 

NAIL.S, SPIKES, ETC., 

NOS. 35 & 37 STATE STREET, 

AX.BA.IvrY, N. Y. 

HIRON W. ALLKN. JOSEPH S. CURTISS. 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

CIXIZKIVS AJ^1> $«XRAJ\CiEKS, 

Wishing to Purchase 

HATS, CAPS, PTJES, TEUIJXS, BAGS, 
UMBRELLAS, &C., &C., 

Will find Fashionable Goods, Eeasonable 

Prices, and a Large Assortment 

AT 

ROBBI.-^S'!!!, 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, 

54 STATE STREET (south side), one Door West 
of Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



J. McB. DAVIDSON'S 



PREMIUM 



FIRE KING 



SAFES. 



'd'ARRANTBO FIRE PROOF. 



FREE FRO'id. DAMPNESS. 



J. S. DICKERMAN, 



SOLE AGSaJT 



Sajnple Rooma, 99 State Street, 



AI^BANY 



DWELLING HOUSE 8AFE8 ON HAND. 



DAVIDSON'S 



Patent ClilUed Steel Lining, 



Which bids dcflaoee lo the BURGLAR. 



R I l> Cii 1%' A Y A. CO., 

LICENSED PLUMBERS, 

No. 121 State Street, 

ALUANY, N. Y. 

JULIA niDaWAY. UBRHA» u. KCSB. KUMUNU NE6BITT. 



Pumps, Water Closets, Batliing Apparatus, Kitchen 

Ranges, Cast, Wrouglt, aud (iulvanizcd 

Iron Pipes, ete., eU-.. 

t^ TUt triulf xujiftlied at libf.ral discount. ^^1 



I.. PRUvrw tt sOi>, 

SUCCESSORS TO ^ 

Pi'uyn, Vosbui'f^h & Co., and Pniyii, Marble At. Co., 
Importers or ond Uenlers in 

FOREIGN AND AMERICAN HARDWARE, 
CUTLERY, 

IRON, NAILS, SHOVELS, UILI.. AND CROSS. 
CUT SAWS, &<•., 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LANSING PBUY.N. FKANCIS S. PKUYN. 



Tweddle Hall Drtig Store. 

EltVI^I.^ A. CI.APP, 

CHEMIST AND PHARMACEUTIST, 

DEALER IN 

DRUGS, :MF:r)ICINES, 

OKEMIOALS :AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 

Imported Toilet <j!oodM. 

Perfumery, &e. 

a TWKOOI.IC IIAI.I., 

ALBANY. 



ROBRRX S. lUcMURUY, 

APOTHECA.RY, 

And Dealor in every varJHty (if 

FREM'H, ENGLISH, GERI1IAN & AMERICAN 

P H; R F TT M K R Y , 

Brushes, and Fancy Toilet Goods. 

494 BKOADW^AY, - - ALBANY, 

Corner (»f Maiden Ijane. 



CI^O'l"«i:\« KMHORIlIMf. 

DAVIS, CRAFT & WILSON, 

■VV^HOI^ESAI^K AJN-D RETAIL 
DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING, 

HTJRNISHI^rO GOOIJS, .Sec, 
47*2 & 474. 

BROADWAY (Marble Hall), ALBANY. 



BOARI».n.t.-% S. «.!K.4Y'S 

PATENT IMI'KdVKl) 
INSULATED IRON RI.M AND FRAME 

PIANO FORTES. 

Warerooms and Factory, 

OOR. BROADWAY & NORTH FERRY STS., 

Alltun)', iV. V. 

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ALBANY. N. Y. 



54 



THE QANTEEN 



Feb. 26. 




EDITED BY 



MR. SMITH. 



ALBANY, FRIDAY, FEI!. 26, 1864. 



Aid the Soldiers, 
Florence Nightingale has the immortal 
honor of first mitigating the austerities and 
hardships of war. In the Crimean campaign 
she and her assistants wiTe everywhere 
present alleviating the pains of those confined 
in the hospital, ministering to tlie wants of 
the soldiers in camp, and extending the re- 
freshing cup to the wounded and dvin;; on the 
field of battle. But it ha.< hwn left f..r this 
war and for our country to devu!i>p in its full- 
ness and perfection, the system of chaiity 
which especially cmljraces the soldier. The 
Sanitary Commission has inaugurated and is 
prosecuting a work such as no Government 
ever carried out, and such as no Government 
ever can carry out, as successfully as an or- 
ganization of this character. Wholly depend- 
ent upon the patriotic liberality of the people, 
and completely controlled by men not in 
official position, of large sympathies, compre- 
hensive intelligence, unswerving devotion to 
the cause, and untranimeled by any other 
duties and connections, the Sanitary Conimis- 
sion is enabled to prosecute its great and 
saving work with imdivided purpose and with 
agencies and means which could not otherwise 
be employed. Every hospital is tilled with 
its remedial and cheering stores which sustain 
and oftentimes restore to perfect health the 
heroes who were prostrated in the performance 
of their duty. Every field of battle is the 
witness of its promptness and efiiciency in 
sending the means of relief to those who have 
fallen in the conflict. Wherever troops are 
stationed, or are on tlie march, wherever hos- 
pitals are established, there its agents are 
present ready for any emergency. 

An opportunity is now aflbrded all our citi- 
zens to aid this glorious organization, and in 
doing so, to feast the eye with the most 
splendid spectacles and to fill the mind with 
rich memories of the artistic, the curious and 
the beautiful. It is a rare opportunity which 
should be fully improved. In aiding the 
gallant soldiers of the army, we shall best 
cultivate our own tastes, best exhibit our 
patriotism, and best secure the approval of 
our own hearts. 



The Art Gallery. 
The Art Gallery at Palmer's Studio at- 
tracts large numbers of visitors, as it well 
may. It is rare that so many exquisite pic- 
tures are gathered together. The finest ef- 
forts of our best local artists, and many of 
the gems of the first artists in the country, 
form a collection wHich is sought by every 
lover of the beautiful. We shall speak of 
this Gallery more fully in a day or two. 



In hurriedly speaking of the many 
things of interest which distinguished the 
opening night of the Bazaar, we inadvertently 
omitted to mention that the Zouave Cadets 
acted as escort to the Governor. Their sol- 
dieily bearing on that occasion justified the 
position which they have long held as the 
foremost of our military companies. 



KA-OHUGS. 




Our good friends, the Scotch, have 
been obliged to establish a branch of their 
booth next to the Manager's ofiicc. These 
disciples of St. Andrew are not doing things 
by halves. Did not Walter Scott say of the 
Harp of the North, 

" Not thus in ancient days of Caledon, 
Was thy voice mute amid the festal crowd." 
Not only the voices but the deeds of the 
Highland maids at the Bazaar are heard and 
felt amid the festal crowd. 



B^f" Our opinion has been asked as to what 
number will be most likely to draw Palmer's 
Statuary or the Draft of the Proclamation. 
We are of the opinion that the person who 
shall have the greatest number of tickets will 
stand the best chance for a prize ; and that 
those holding the last tickets sold stand a 
better chance than the first purchasers. We 
therefore advise such a rui=h for tickets just 
before the drawing as shall leave none in the 
hands of the Committee, who will thus be 
put aside as competitors for the prizes. 



We have reason to believe that the 
genuineness of the Queen's telegram on the 
subject of Mr. Weed's Junius has been ques- 
tioned, because of the word " bull-e," which 
appeared in it. But we suppose that the 
Queen might very properly employ a word 
used by Shakspeare himself. The word 
■'bully" is of Shakspearian origin. See 
Merry Wives of Wi7idsor, Act I, Scene III : 
Enter Falstiiff, Host, <f c. 

" Fal. Mine host of the Garter — 

" Host. What says my bully-rook ; speak 
soldierly and wisely. 

" Fal. Truly, my host, F must turn away 
some of my followers. 

" Host. Discard, bully Hercules," &c. 
See the same scene, again. 

" Host. Bless thee, bully doctor. 



I^" The collection of pictures in the upper 
Troy booth on the west side of the nave is 
very fine and attracts many admirers. Troy's 
booths indeed contain almost everything that 
is interesting and desirable. 



Is he dead, my Francisco? ha, bully ! 

* * Is he dead — bully stale f" 
This is high authority ; but there remains a 
higher. The word has also the patronage of 
the President, who, according to Vanity Fair, 
on taking a view of the Potomac from his back 
piazza on a fine morning, exclaimed, " IIow 
bully are all things in Nature!" 



1^" A friend having a young dog once gave 
him a sound whipping by way of discipline, 
and at the end, exclaimed in a loud and angry 
tone, •' Go to the house .' " The dog instantly 
obeyed, and ever afterwards, when his master 
wished to scold him, and cried, " go to the 
house," the dog submitted and went with a 
most pitiful and dejected look. On relating 
this to a raisanthiopio acquaintance, he re- 
plied that there was nothing new in the case 
for everybody treated their puppies in the 
same manner. If there was a fellow in a 
county whom the i>eopIe wished to rebuke, 
or get rid of, they cried out to him, " Go to 
the house " — of Assembly; and he straight- 
way went and did the work cut out by the 
Lobby for a consideration. But if there were 
a fellow decidedly vicious, the people raised 
their voices particularly high, and exclaimed, 
"Go to the house " — of Representatives! 
And away he went to receive bribes, make 
army contracts, and get spoil out of the dir ty 
jobs at M'ashington. 

To such lengths will misanthropy go when 
favored by a slight analogy ! 



The Gipsey tent — the home of the 
sybil — is resorted to by all who are anxious 
to learn their future, and its revelations are 
said to be astonishingly correct. The very 
remarkable animal called the Gorilla can be 
seen there, and is eminently worthy of a visit. 



1^" We have frequently wondered at the 
forbearance exhibited at New Yorkers toward 
those who get up the Directories of the Me- 
tropolis. Having sometimes occasion to look 
for the honorable gentlemen who represent 
that great city in the Legislature, we have 
never been able to find their names recorded 
in the Directory. A grosser case of negligence 
can scarcely be imagined. Shame on the 
compilers of the Directories ! 



We hear of a wedding to come off in 
high life. The Hon. Erastus Cenlraule Reighl- 
way, of Albany, is soon to be united in the 
bonds of wedlock to Miss Cornelia Van 
Haarlaem, of Slaten Island. A distinguished 



Feb. 26. 



THE CANTEEN. 



55 



Albanian, tlio guardian of the bridegroom, 
will make a magnificent settlement on the 
blushing bride, who will be given away by 
her uncle, a brave old salt, by whose will she 
13 to become a great heiress. The only thing 
to mar the happiness of the occasion will be 
the lamentations of the beautiful ifiss Iludscn 
who, if report says true, has been rather jilted 
by the gay and festive bridegroom. 



We know an old lawyer who has 
never been reconciled to the Code, and will 
rise and leave the room instantly upon your 
mentioning the name of Mr. Field. He says 
the lawyers of his time were not mere Miss 
Nancy sentimentalists; that, on the contrary, 
they had none but legal emotions. If they 
took kindly to children or grandchildren, it 
was because their birth or continued exis- 
tence raised some intricate question of law. 
You could imagine their entering a default in 
case a mother went over her time ; or a nolle 
prosequi, in case any of their descendants 
died. He expected to see no such lawyers 
under the Code. 

|fW° We hear of a new dodge between the 
Members and the Lobby, in connection with 
the Fair. The members, in order to cover 
up the extra profits of legislation, are to pro- 
pose to collect money for the Bazaar, H^^(i 
the Lobby are to give, and to pass as donors 
for the same purpose. But the account under 
letter B of the Lobby relates to the Broad- 
way Railway and not to the Bazaar. 

Army Belief Bazaar. 

RECEIPTS OP CASH, WEDHESDAT, FEB. 24tH. 

Admission tickets, §1,149 25 

" " Curiosity shop, . . 191 05 

" " Art Gallery, 33 5U 

Catalogue, 9 55 

United States Booth 443 02 

Yankee " 116 00 

Shaker " 374 40 

Oriental " 166 00 

German " 83 70 

Schenectady " 80 20 

Spanish " 203 76 

Japanese " 37 60 

Troy " 482 85 

Kinderhook " 62 00 

Italian " 100 00 

Russian " 117 90 

Saratoga Spr'gs " 2100 

Holland " 87 00 

Irish " 386 75 

Scotch " 304 00 

English " 200 00 

Gipsy " 45 40 

Military " 227 90 

French " Ill 15 

Swiss " 50 15 

Indian Wigwam, 126 66 

Dining Room 450 00 

Post Office, 16 35 

Autographs, 107 07 

Cloak Room, 22 60 

Confectionary, 77 00 

Telegraph 90 

Ice Cream 53 46 

Soda, 27 00 

Troy tickets 194 00 

Total $6,239 92 



The Army Bazaar is already acknow- 
ledged to be a complete success. It is in the 
mind and on the lips of every one. The inte- 
rest is daily on the increase. Tlie best things 
are said of it, and in the happiest vein. Never 
were incidents of fair or festival ; never were 
the movements of Prince or Princess, on long 
journeys or short ones, jutted down with 
greater precision than are the generalities of 
the Fair. The morning press open on it with 
the rising sun, and the evening papers select 
it as t/ie theme of the afternoon leader. The 
best writers are eclipsing themselves and win- 
ning golden opinions from all sorts of people. 
For the interest, and principal too, they invest 
in the Bazaar. 



In another column wo commence our 
description of the interior of the Bazaar, the 
subject of to-day's article being the Yankee 
Booth. These descriptions will be continued 
daily, and every department and booth will 
be treated in a similar manner. 

The present number also contains a report 
of all drawings of lotteries which took place 
on Wednesday, and a full account of the 
receipts of that day. These features will be 
continued. 



"We." 

Our own city papers have spoken of The 
Canteen in pleasant terms and with com- 
mendation. We have also been fortunate 
enough to secure the approbation of various 
journals in this and other states. The Spring- 
field Union, itself an enterprising and spirited 
paper, says : 

A lively little paper, published by the Al- 
bany Sanitary Fair people, called " The Can- 
teen," and "edited by Mr. Smith," was 
received this morning. Mr. Smith is not a 
myth by any means, and we congratulate him 
on the handsome sheet he has sent forth, and 
the very readable matter it contains. Let 
the " Canteen " pour on, and we have no 
doubt it will be fully reciprocated by the 
Bazaar visitors and many others. 



The first National Bank of Daven- 
port, through a blunder of the types, was 
made to say that it would remit its collections 
on " the day of judgment." That would be 
about as early a remittance as some collectors 
make. 



A sweet little creature — a very cherub 
in cap and curls graced the United States 
booth last evening in novel character. It was 
none other than a representation of the " old 
lady that lived in her shoe." The little fairy 
was just where she wanted to be, nestling 
cozy and snug in a mammoth shoe, 
" Her eyes how they twinkled, 
Her dimples now merry." 
Tending her doll babies which surrounded 
and covered her. It was a gem of a tableaux. 



Inside Pictures of the Bazaar. 



mo. 1. 



THE YANKEE BOOTH. 

Just over the way from the Post Office, and 
separated from the U. S. booth by the pass- 
age to the Manufacturer's department, is situ- 
ated the Yankee booth. Light, cheerful and 
faultless in the arrangement of its decora- 
tions, it catches the eye at once upon entering 
the hall. The most elegant silk flags we have 
ever seen, form its canopy, and numberless, 
and, to us, nameless products of Yankee 
industry and skill load its shelves. 

Here is worsted work in every shape and 
color, babies' toys and patent clothes wring- 
ers, doughnuts, sweet cider, and every facility 
for getting thoroughly pop-cc'rned. Several 
rare and costly books also catch the eye. 
Audobon's matchless illustrations of the Nat- 
ural History of our country, so difficult to 
procure at the present time ; the " Dusseldorf 
Gallery," and " Gems of British Art." Here 
also are for sale volumes of the " Union 
Pulpit," a finely illustrated work published 
at the expL'use of William T. Smithson, the 
Washington Banker, now in the Albany Peni- 
tentiary, condemned for treason. Mr. Smith- 
son has presented these volumes, but we are 
informed tliat it is the intention to devote 
one-half the proceeds of their sale to his 
family, who are said to be in destitute circum- 
stances. A drum is also displayed, valued at 
$75, worthy to wake the memories of Bunker 
Hill and Lexington, and to lead Yankee 
heroes in a Koanoke charge. In front of the 
booth stands Bunker Hill monument in 
popped corn, and a Counecticut churn one 
hundred and fifty years old. 

On either side are tiie ladies in charge, 
Mrs. Mayor Perry, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Bridg- 
man, the Misses Cook, Miss Tallman, Miss 
Munn, Miss Salisbury, Miss Loveridge, and 
as pages, Master James Benton 'and Master 
Frank King, all being fitting representatives 
of New England culture and beauty. 

No one can fail to admire the charming 
simplicity and neatness of the attire worn by 
the Yankee matron, so well impersonated by 
Miss Annie Cook. The plain cap, the 
powdered hair, the unpretending dress, made 
and worn in the ancient style, give her an 
air which, with all its oddity, revives pleasant 
memories It takes us b.ick to the days when 
we kneeled to say our evening prayer and felt 
upon our bended head the blessed touch of 
her hand who now sleeps in that quiet grave- 
yard in Yankee land. God bless the memo- 
ries of New England. 



^ 



5^" The " Harp of Erin," in gas setting, 
in front of the booths where the daughters of 
Ireland hold their levees, illumines a mine of 
wealth and worth. 



56 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 26. 



Eeport of Drawings, 
February 24, 1864. 

United Stnln Booth : 

Fancy table, Geo. W. Carpenter, Jr., No. 18. 
Pbanton cross, Geo. W. Carpenter, Jr., No. 

10. 
1 set doll's furniture, Mrs. A. L. Holley, No. 

26. 
Camp chair, T. Townsend, No. 18. 
Sofa cushion, Mrs. Howard Townsend, No. 11. 
Diamond ring C. M. Wellington (Troy), No. 

13. 
Scolih Booth : 
Picture of A. Lincoln, John Battersby , No. 12. 
Sofa pillow, Dudley Olcott, No. 43. 
Italian Booth : 

Cfise of water lilies, Anna M. Hendrickson, 

No. 64. 

Troy Sooth : 
Grover & Baker's sewing machine, E. W. 
Watkins, No. 50. 

Troy Booth, No. 2 : 

Darley's etchings, R. K. Viele, No. 22; B. H. 
Hall, No. 14; D. E. Aiken, No. 2; S. 0. 
Qleason, No. 12 ; C. Knickerbocker, No. 9. 
Troy Booth, No. 4: 

1 Doll, Mrs. Gen. Van Rensselaer, No. .30. 

1 Doll, G. E. Stimson, No. ,35, 

Small table, Mrs. Robert Townsend, No. 6. 
Troy Booth, No. 6 : 

Sofa pillow, Mrs. William Barton, No. 18. 
Troy lioolh. No. 6 : 

Set dining room chairs, George Enos, No. 28. 
Oritntal Booth : 

Biisket natural flowers, R W.Peckham, No. 4. 
Holland Jlooth : 

Sofa pillow. Mrs. John Cutler, No. 27. 

Camp stool, Morris Miller, No. 26. 

Smoking cap, Dalton Dorr, No. 13. 

Shaker Booth : 

Worsted worked chair, Dudley Olcott, No. 20. 

Worked rug, Mrs R H. King, No. 6. 

Sofa cushion, James Dexter, No. 21. 
German Booth : 

Foot stool, Ernst Townsend, No. 4. 
Military Booth : 

Autograph Book, John K. Porter, No. 191. 
English Booth : 

Smoking cap, D. C. Shaw. 
Swist Booth : 

Worsted camp stool, W. G. Deyermand, No. 
67. 

Spanieh Booth ; < 

Ladies' gold watch, chain and pin, valued atj 
»150, Bradley Martin, No. 136. 



The Serfs of Eussia. 

The emancipation of the serfs of Russia is 
one of the grandest events in the history of 
Russia and of modern Europe. By a single 
decree twenty-two millions of men were 
raised from the condition of bondage to the 
soil and to owners, to independence and to 
the rights of citizens. 

We usually regard Russia as having entered 
into the family of European civilization, when, 
in 1701, Peter the Great founded St. Peters- 
burg and obtained a port on the Baltic. The 
character of her civilization had hitherto been 
Asiatic. Still, more than two hundred years 
previous she had placed herself so far under 
the influence of christian civilization as to 
substitute serfage for chattel slavery. The 
serfs could not be alienated from the soil 
which they cultivated, while they remained 
in bondage to the owners of the land, whether 
the crown or the nobility. The condition of 
a serf of the crown was infinitely more desi- 
rable than that of serf of a noble. 

From the days of the French revolution it 
had been the desire of the successive empe- 
rors to ameliorate the condition of the serfs, 
and to conform their constitution more to 
that European civilization which they had 
embraced. Alexander I had emancipated the 
serfs on the shores of the Baltic. Nicholas 
made some timid attempts, but was deterred 
from proceeding far by the aggressions of the 
French, the opposition of the nobility, and his 
own dread of a constitutional government, 
which he anticipated must follow. 

Alexander II, who became emperor in Feb- 
ruary, 1855, immediately after the Crimean 



were to remain tributary peasants to their 
landlords. 

At last, it being now nearly three years 
since the proclamation was issued, we have 
tidings of the working and effect of the new 
order of things. There have been no bloody 
tumults, or anything but the natural confu- 
sion resulting from novel change and the oppo- 
sition of the nobility. A m llion of the serfs 
have already purchased that land which they 
formerly cultivated for their masters. The 
money formerly hid in pots or in the fields, 
has been invested in land. The new wants 
of the people have given a surprising impetus 
to trade. More houses were built in the em- 
pire the last year than for a dozen years pre- 
vious. The appraised value of property in the 
kingdom is already enhanced almost beyond 
computation. Eight thousand schools have 
sprung into existence among the peasants by 
their own efforts, without any aid from the 
government. Two years since such a thing 
as a day school was hardly known among the 
peasants. 

The municipal institutions necessarily intro- 
duced, constitute political training schools, 
which must ere long secure a National As- 
sembly and a Constitution for the Empire. 
Each village elects its own chief, and in meet- 
ings of the villagers, all measures affecting 
their interests are democratically discussed 
and decided upon. Peasants' courts have 
been established, with simple forms of pro- 
cedure, under an honorary local magistracy 
composed of men of character and standing. 

All Russians are now rejoicing, or satisfied 
with the grand beneficent act of the emperor. 
The former bitterest opponents of the meas- 



war, having seen in this domestic institution ' ure confess that as the deed was boimd to be 



the cause of his financial embarrassment, ap- 
pointed a commission to report, on the ques- 
tiwn of emancipation, and announced, in 1857. 



his intention speedily to decree it. The no- Nicholas feared, must soon follow — a Consti 



performed before long, it is well that it was 
accomplished summarily. All intelligent 
Russians possess a conviction that what 



The refreshment tables are constantly 
thronged. Is it any wonder when the choice 
Bill of Fare, the cheap prices, the fair attend- 
ants and the gentlemanly cashiers are con- 
sidered ? .Such a combination of attractions 
is as irresistible as it is rare. 



bility from time to time manifested their op- 
pcsition. He told them in an assembly, in 1858, 
that he was sorry he could not express his 
satisfaction with their course, that it was ab- 
solutely necessary that the law of serfage 
-bould be changed. " It is belter these 
reforms should come from above thin from, 
below." The emperor persisted, the commis- 
sion pursued its plans, and on their report he, 
on .Sunday, March 17, 1861, while we were 
in the paralysis just preceding the attack on 
Fort Sumpter, issued his proclamation which 
emancipated forty millions of men. 

By this proclamation all proprietors were 
required to cede to their peasants (about 
twenty-two millions), the lands which they 
were improving ; and the peasants, by paying 
lor the lands with their own money, or with 
loans from the government, were to become 
freeholders within the space of two years. 
Until they acquired this free possession they 



tutioii. And already, during this very month, 
as if a preliminary to the result, the news of 
a ukase or order of Alexander II, has been 
received, organizing representative provincial 
assemblies of the people in a large number of 
the provinces of this empire of seventy-five 
millions of inhabitants. 



[^" There are few who would flee from a 
fair agent — and are there any others at the 
Fair? — soliciting the taking of " chances " in 
schemes to aid the sick and wounded soldiers. 
To such as would like to escape them, we re- 
commend the method employed by the man 
in the nursery rhyme. It will infallibly suc- 
ceed : 

" There was an old man who said, how 
Shall I tleu from this horrible cow? 

I will sit on theslile 

And continue to smile, 
Which may soften the heart of this cow." 



Feb. 26. 



THE CANTEEN. 



5T 



riVE CENTS PEE POUND 

PAID FOR OLD NEWSPAPERS, BOOKS, 
Pamphlets, Diiniiiiia: Letters, Due Bills, Alnm- 
mice, Greek Lexicons, Hurper, and other Magazines, 

DEEDS, WILLS, POST OBITS, 

Amatory Epistles, ami all other white papers, cletui, 
printed, or written upon, including 

Copies of " The Canteen," 

In pood preservation, at the MORNING EXPRESS 
OFFICE, comer State and Green streets. 



TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 

Without a notice ! 

■V7" la: -A. T IS IT<? 

Why, the fact that the 

ilTNA INSURANCE COMPANY, 

Of Unrtford, Coun., 

Hare jnet added $750,000 to their Capital (makiutr it 
Ttoo Million and a Quarter Dollars), with. Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may now save the bother of small Policien 
in many CoinminieB, and f^et insured in the Old 
-Etna. JROBT 31. HAMILTON, Agent, 

Office 444 Broadway, Albany. 



1864, WM. THOEBTIRN'S 1864. 

ANNCAI, DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 

OF 

Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 

l^o>v IBeady. 

Will be mailed free to applicants. 

WM, THOEBUKN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AND 492 BROADWAY, ALBANY. 



A. E. CAEHAET & Co., 

Manufacturers, and Retail Dealers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

i. E. CAKHART. O. M. KUGG. 



TAYLOR, WENDELL & CO., 

(Successors to Roswell Steele,) 

Importers, Maaufaoturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLEEY 

HARDWARE, 

No. 420 Broadway, 
ALBANY, - - If. Y. 

E. TATLOE. H. WENDELL. E. A. GASCOIGNE. 

E. H. BENDER, 

BOOKSELLER, PUBLISHEE, STATIONER, 

AND 

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, 
No. 73 State St., 

ALBArVY, >'. Y. 

Military Books, Soldiers' Poitt'olioa and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks constantly on hand. 



FLAGG, WINNE & CO., 

Comer Fiilion nnd Fonrth Streets, 

TROY, N. Y. 



JOHN FLAGG, 
WM. C. WINNE, 



W. U. H. NUTTING, 
JAS. D. FOBD. 



"WOODWORTH,! 

" THE " 

PHOTOGRAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



CONGRESS HALL, 

Comer Park Place and Washington Avenue, 

JAJMCKS L. BlIXCHELJlj, Frop'r. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7 a. m. until 12 M. Dinner from 
1 p. M. until 5. 



T. &, II. :VIcBRII>E, 

DEALEKS IN 

CHOICE GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 
Butter, Cheese, Hani, Pork, Lard, 

FRESH TEAS AND COFFEES 

Dried Fruits, &c., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

COR. OF SOUTH PEAKL & PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



X. &. J. FEAKEY, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STORE, 

NO. 50 STATE STREET, 

(Coi- of rjreen.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Pnrticiilni- nttoutioii paid to 

making' liadios' CanitorN and 

4i<ent!«' DrewK UootM to 

Order. 



' L,E^YIS & CiOOI>M'l3(, 

PRACTICAL 

LITHOGEAPHEES, 

GENERAL ENGRAVERS, PRINTERS, ko. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps.l 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&e. 

452 BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



STATE STREET UICiH SCIIOOE, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
A Bonrdin^ ami Day School for Boys. 

LEVI CASS, PRQTOIPAL & PROPRIETOR. 

THI.S INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 
State Street, fiirnisbes a thorough course of 
instniction, in the several Departments of learning, 
from the most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



BEIAEE'S 
CONFECTIONARY. 

AND 

K E S T A U K A :>' T , 

83 STATE STREET, 
Tweddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dimiers, Balls and Wedding Entcrtitin- 
uients supplied with Ice Cream, Ices, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, and every 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 

and Oiigiiial Stvle of Ornamental Pyramids, 

Fountains, Ba'skets, and Vases for Table 

Decoration, furnished at the shortest 

notice. 

Freucli Confections, Hlottoes, &c., 

constantly on hand. 



A i^EIV lL,i:%E OF GOODS. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Oostiunes and Fancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &.C. 

IMILITARY TIlIM:M:rN"GS. 

Buttons, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, tfcc. 

RALPH P. LATHnOP, 

5r STATE STREET, 

Importer and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Gmis, Fishing and Shooting T.ickle, Military 

Goods and Fire Arrai. 



58 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 26. 



Academy of Music. 

The Tieket-of k-iive Man still continues to attract 
large audiences at oiirTlieatre, despite of every out- 
side place of amusement (and they are numerous). 
The piece in itself is deserving; of more consideration 
than lime or space will permit at present ; sutlice it 
to s;iv, that it presents a moral of uneciuiiUed niean- 
ini; iind attractiveness, calculated I" elevate tlie 
drama in tlie oiiinion of those whose pi'ejudices are 
of an uiniuestiouahle character, simply hecause thev 
have heen led to helieve that a theatre is the "sink 
of corruption," and that a " plav book is tlie ]u-inier 
of Beelzehuh !" The Tiekct-of-leave JIan inculcates 
a moral worthy to he seen by our most fastidious 
citizens ; crime is depicted in its most f^lowin^' sense, 
with all tlie a.ssociated knavery dependent thereon; 
and evervhody that has witnessed the reprc-senta- 
tion mnsi' adniit that the jilot, scenery, and imper- 
sonations are exccdlent, from beginning to end; 

The Ti<ket-ofleave JIan will keep possession of 
the " Academy " for some time. 

The London Tiini:i, in speaking of this great 
moral di-ama, mentions a fact to which the provin- 
cial press of Great Britain and Ireland has given 
confirmation. 

A clerk who had absconded from Liverpool with 
£i!,500, the property of his employers, and after 
visiting many places' arrived at Birmingham about 
live o'cloc'k,'and after taking some refreshments 
went to the theatre, to while away an hour. As it 
happened, the piece which was being performed on 
the occasion of this visit, was the Ticket-of-leave 
JIan, and the guilty man seems to have drawn a 
moral from the representation ; for when the scene 
in which the interview between Hawkshaw, the 
detective, and the Ticket-of-leave Man, took place, 
Parker, tlie clerk, bei-iinie so att'ected that he went 
out of the theatre, got three envelopes, and sent 
£1,500 b:ick to his employers. 
Oh ! the prophetic vision of Shakspeare, 
" I have lieard 
That guilty creatures sitting at a play 
Have, by the very cnnniiig of the scene, 
Been struck so to the soul^ that presently 
Thev have proclaimed their malefactions." 

Hamlet, 2d Act. 



ITEW CAEPETS TOE SPEING. 



A new and splendid assorlnicnt of 

C A. R P E T S , 

Have just been received, which can be purchased 
35 Per Cent less 

Than on the 1st d:iy of March, at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co/s, 

43 NORTH PEARL STREET, 
ALBANY. 



S. C. BUADT A: TO,, 

a n o c E K s , 

AND DEALEKS IN 

Pine Teas, Pure Coffees, Fruits, &c., 

124 STATE STREET, 

(Isl door above Stiite (rcological Ro^uiis,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Samcel C. Braot. W.m. McKown. 



B. W. WOOSTER, 

MANDFACTCKEK OF 

Rose ■wood, 

Klnlio^any. 

iVsilniil. 



J. H. HIOLEY, 

543 BROAX)-WA.Y, -AJL.BA.NY, 

(Pour doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEimVAY & SONS, 

CHICKEEING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAYS 




PIANO FORTES 

AGKNT FOR 

OABDTET OEGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

OR«SAN HAKMONH'MS, 

Melodeone, Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
Mnslcal merchandise of every description. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODKUFF; 

INVITE THE ATTENTION OF 

BTJYEES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF 

English, French, German & American 
iiAieniVARE 

CUT Te R Y. 

Strcdes, Englisla niitl Refined Rar 
and Kiiudle Iron. 

Spring Steel, Cast Steel, Out Nails, 

Out & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c,, 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



OOOnVEAR RI'RRER ]>EPOT. 

EUBEEll goods; 

Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FOBD, 

49S Brondwayt nearly oppoiiite Stan-n-ix Hall, 
tn'O Doors above I>Iaideii Lane* 



W'lrE &M"OrE'. 



M 



A 



XJ 



a -^11 



lT 

H 



I 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on band a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blank Books of 
Every Description, 



au«l Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, leathers, leather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms. 

No. 57 and 59 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

jy PARTICULAR CAKE taken in iiackiny for 
TfaiiBportation. 



CALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine oni- large and ('omplete Apsortment of 

Hair, Nail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

OOMBS or EVEEY DESOEIPTION, 

OILS AND POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

I.iii1>in''>i <iiennine Kvlrarts, Hand 
ITIirrors. Taney 'I'oilet 4jioo(l$> ; 

And in fact evei-ytbing for a 
COlMPLinTP: TOILET OTJTIflT. 
Strangers visiting the City would do well to call 
and e.xagiine. 

DEXTF.R iSk NELLEGAU, 

Oor. State and N. Pearl Sts, 



Ho ! to the Exchange 
Building ! ! ! 

Ye Iflillions -wlio Visit tlic Great 

BAZAAR, 

And turn over to bis Excellency 

T. SQUIRES -BROKER, 

VOIR 

SII^TER, 

COl'PO^iS, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAME THE VERY 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The precions metals are now commanding. Be- 
member the number, 

1 Exchange Building, loot of State Street, 



F. IS. SII.I., 

DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL, 

TSo. 46 Grand, Cor. Hamilton St.* 

AND 

Cor. Church and. Lydius Sts., 
AI.BANY. - ■ • N. T. 



Feb. 26. 



THE CANTEEN 



59 



E. W. BOUGHTON. 

Wliolesale and lietail Dealer for Cash, in 

U.VTS, <APS AiVD STRAW GOODS, 

LADIES' AN!) GENTLEMEN'S FURS, 

And Canes, 

250 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 



EMPIRIC 8T0VE WORKS, 

HICKS, WOLFE & CO., 

Slanufartm-ers and 'Wliolesale Dealers in, 

StQV©?, Hl©at©ps & Elacig©s» 

OFFICE AND SALES ROOM, 
263 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

C|)ca^ |lul)lic;itioii aulr ptospiiper '§tpi 

MAGAZINES, BOOKS, 
And. ]Sr e ^v s 13 a 1^ e r s , 

EECEIVED KEGULAKLY. 

240 Eiver Street, Troy, N. Y. 

Near the Troy House. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHING STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Douw's Building.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

FASniONABLE CLOTHINa OF EVERY 
description always on hand, and for Bale at the 
very lowest rates for cash. Clothing^ made to order 
in tlie neatest and best manner, and latest styles — 
Warranted to Fit. Always on hand, Cravats, Hand- 
kerchiefs, Shirts, Collars, Bosoms, Suspenders, Half 
Hose. Under Shirts. Drawers. &c.. &c. 



J. RANKIN, 



DEALER IS 



BOOTS AKD SHOES, 

Fo. 41 Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY, N. Y. 



■WAREHOUSE Of THE CLINTON STOTE WOKKS. 

rULLEE, WAEEEN & CO., 

255 and 257 River street, Troy, N. Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebi-ated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and Appurtenances. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Clicniicals, Drags, Medicines, 

Paints, Oils, Ctlass, Variiislics 
and Dyc-Stnffs, 

Nos. 32 and 34 Washington Avenue, 

ALBAJ«Y, X. Y. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. ^:!l liivor St., corner of FirKt, Troy, N. Y. 

Single aiid Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
SHKTLrA.lfD WOOL, 

Embroidery Pntterus, Clienilles, Filling Silli, 

Fancy CoujIb, Brushes, Perl'miiery, Cutlery, 

ELEGANT FAN.S, OPERA GLASSES, ALBl'.MS, 

Traveling Bags, Dressing Cases, Portfolios, Desks, 

niTLITARY AND UEGAI.IA GOIIDS, 

Skates, Fisliini,' Tackle, Canes, Uiulirellas, 
London and Paris Fancy Articles, 

Suitable for Holiday and Bridal Presents. 

Daily Eeceiving Ne-w and Fashionable Goods, 



co.nmEitc'u 

INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANY. 

Capital and Surplus, $240,000. 

ADAM VAN ALLEN, Pres't. 

TIIOS. SCllCYLER, Vice Pres't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 



GEAND OPENDIG 

NEW SPRING GOODS. 

AT 

J. A. POST'S, 

400 Broadway, Marble Ilall. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &c., now open. 



niREC'i'oris. 

Adam Van Allen, Tliomas Sclinvler, 

Johnll. Keynolds, Arcliitiald Mc'CIuro, 

C. P. Williams. John G. White, 

M. 11. Kead, Isaac A. Chapman, 

■lesse C. Polls, Cliarles B. Lansing, 

Peter IMontc«itli, Tlieo. F. Humiilirey, 

11. D. Hawkins, tJaiiies W. Eaton, 

Clias. H. Adams, Charles B. liedlield, 

L.M. Palmer, E. A. Durant, 
Viescher Ten Eyck. 



IFtemoval. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS 

WILL REMOVE on or abont the Ist of May, 
to 519 Broadway, where they will keep con- 
stantly on hand a large stock of School and Miscel- 
laneous Books, together with Photograph Alliums, 
and a large assortment of Fancy and Staple Station- 
ery. Blank Books made to order on short notice. 
All new publications received as soon as published. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS, 

71 State Street. 



Omee, I%o. 44* Broadway, 

(Over Albany Exchange Bank.) 



PARKF.K & o-«ieiE;\, 

FASHIONABLE 

MILITAEY AND CITIZENS' TAILOES, 

TSo, 4*1 Bi-oad\vay, 

STANWIX HA.LL BUILDING-, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



GEO. HAEEIS & SON, 
LIVERY STABLES, 

Cor. niaiden Lane and James St., 

And 82 Maiden Lane ; also, 

117 State street, 117 

A-LBAN^', N. Y. 

GEOHGE HARRIS. HENRT HARRI.S. 



ALBANY LAW SCHOOL. 

The Spring Term opens on the 
First Tnesday of Marcb, 1*64. 

Three Terms constitute a course. 

Professors — Hon. L-a Harris, Amasa J. Parker, 
and Amos Dean. 
Circulars obtained from Amos Dean, Albany, N. Y. 



PATKOAS OF XIIE 

SAISriTARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
;\o. 40 State Street, 

And examine the Coin Silverware, Diamonds, 

Watches aud Eich Jewelry, 

All of which will be offered at much lower than 
usual prices, 

FOR A FEW DAYS. 

N. B. — The major part of the assortment will be 
sold ofl' at OLD PRICES. 

Only Opposition, 18th Ycnr, 

SIGN WATCH AND SPECTACLES, 

B. L. HOOD. 



a. A. o'BieiE.^, 

DEALEE IN HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 
B O ]V ]sr K T s , 

RIBBONS, L A C^ E S , & c . , 

45 ^'orth Pearl St., 

Between Steuben Street and Maiden Lane. 



ROBEKX I.AIBI.AW', 

YETERINAKY SURGEON and Veterinary- 
Pharmaceutical Chemist, late of Cincinnati, 
Griidnate in 1840 of the Royal Veterinary College 
of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Scotland, Prof. Dicks, 
under the ])atronage of the Highland Agricultural 
Society of Scotland; Fellow and Hon. Fellow of 
the V. M. A., &c., and lute Assistant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons: William J. Goodwin, 
Biraiinghani, England ; William Stevly, London ; 
Ed. Dycer, of Dycer's Repository, Stephen'sGreen, 
Dublin, having remove<l Ins oiiice from John Cutler's 
Stables, may he consulted daily on Diseases of 
Horses, &,c., at his residence,' No. 22 HAWK, 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



The "Family" Ne-wspaper, 

How welcome the moment that places beside me. 

The family cantee.x fresh from the press ; 
Though blessed with all others, were this boon 
denied me, 

'Twere surely a grievance that naught could 
redress. 
It soothes with quietude every emo^ion, 

And into my mind much wisdom instills ; 
It gives me a respite like that of the ocean. 

It tells me the spot to buy Wing's Union Mills. 



BOOKS, SXATIOI\ERY, 

PHOTOGEirHIC ALBUMS, 

And other Articles connected with the Trade. 

Sold Wholesale & EetaU, 

S. R GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET. 



Bazaar Postage Stamps 

Can be procured at the Book and Music Stores, 
and at the Post Oiiice in the Bazaar. All letters 
placed in the Letter Box must be prepaid. 

GEO. P. TEN BKOECK, Secretary, 



60 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 26 



Song of St. Nicholas. 

Tdxe — The good old days of ^dam and Eve, 
I. 
There was a time in the good old days aback, 
Wlien the folks got ou fast enough without a 

railw.ay track, 
And didu't break their necks, as they do now, 
alack ! 

Ah, me ! .nnd wasn't it Kicker, 
lu the good old days of Deidrich Kuicker- 
l)0cker ! 

II. 
When every tub was filled with saur hraut, 
And head cheese, and sausages, and everything 

you cared about, 
And all the girls were fair, and every dame 
was stout. 

Ah, rao ! and w.isu't it lacker. 
In the good old days of Deidrich Knicker- 
bocker ! 

III. 
When heetchies and potchies and all kinds of 

souse, 
And oil looks and Now Year's cake were all 

about tlie house. 
And not like Yankee larders, where its nix 
cojnc arouse, 
Ah, uio ! and wasn't it lacker, 
In the good old days of Deidrich Knicker- 
bocker ! 

lY. 
Then every old dame wore a petticoat and short 

gown. 
While her good man had three pair of breeches 

on. 
And his round faced honest boys were all 
called John. 
Ah, me ! and wasn't it lacker, 
In the good old days of Deidricli Knicker- 
bocker 1 

V. 
Then we did as we dash pleased all the week 

but Sunday, 
And didn't care a straw for that plaguey Mrs. 

Grundy, 
Any more than for a Mrs. Douw or any Mrs. 
Fonda. 

Ah, me ! and wasn't it lacker, 
In the good old days of Deidrich Knicker- 
bocker 1 

VI. 

But now since the Yankee trick of that old 

Bank of Albany, 
" Times isn't as they used to was," by a mighty 

pretty penny, 
And people ain't where they were, by a great 
many. 
Ah, me ! but wasn't it a lacker, 
In the good old days of Deidrich Knicker- 
bocker ! 

A'll. 

There's dear old Uncle Jacob H., how well he 

skinneil his eye ! 
But "didn't see it," — couldn't — the devils 

were so sly I 
And they cried out "By, bye, Pickwick! " as 
tliey bade him " good hy !"' 

Ah, me ! it never'll be so l.ackor. 
As in the good old days of Deidrich Knick- 
erbocker I 

VIII. 

Now the Yankees and the Germans, and hosts 

of the wild Irish, 
Have mi.xed us all up so I They're not at all to 

my wish — 
Have mixed us all up so ! and kicked over my 
dish! 

Ah, me ! it never will be lacker. 
As in the good old times of Deidrich 
Knickerbocker I 



Late Publication and Magazine Depot. 



NEW YOEK, PHILADELPHIA & BOSTON 
\\'eciily, and New Yorlx Daily Papers, always 
ou hand. 

BON TON, tiODEY'.S, PETERSON'S, FRANK 
LESLIE'S FASHION BOOK, &c,, &c., 

FOR SALE AT 

THOBI7LS HASTING-S' 
News Room, Dliisenm Building. 




DANIEL L. WEAVER, '^^^ 

The lari?C'St .iiul smallest 

UMBRELLAS, PAEASOLS.PAEASOLETTES, 

etc., etc., 

ALL OF THE BEST MATEPvIAL, 

Constantly on hand and made to order, at 

40 Creoii slroet, 4» 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STKANGEHS IN THE CITY, PUKING THE 
continuance of the Army Kelief Bazaar, can 
oljtain admission to this Park for 25 cents. Cars 
leave the Exchange every ten minutes. The signal 
for skating is a red Iialf on the flagstaff at foot of 
State street, by day, and a red light at niglit. 



J. L HAEEISON, 

Cor. First and Congresa Streets, Troy, 

SKIRTS, COItSETS, 
ZEPHYR WORSTED, 

A.SD 

PAP.IS FANCY GOODS. 

TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, &c. 



NEW AND BEAUTITUL 

.STYLES OF 

FRENCH NOTE PAPERS 

A .M I 

ENVELOPES, 

stamped with Initials, a Plate and 50 
Finely Engraved Cards, for $1.50. 

AT 

NEWCOMB & GO'S., 
524 Broadway, 

(Near the Delavan House.) 



A.D. SHEPARD&CO.'S 

F^ T E ISr T 
SEIiF-RAISING 

FLOUR, 

JUST INTRODUCED, 

Is the Be^iit, 9Io<sit Economical a»<I 
jUost Hcaltlifnl Flour in nse. 

It is put up in 6-lb. packages, and sold by most 
of the grocers. Every housekeeper should try it. 

DEPOT: 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

-A. L. B -A. :isr iz- . 

S. Y. PAYN, Agent. 



FARMERS' HOTEL, 

42 Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY. 



I Vow it is too Bad. 

" I am saviiii^ up my nioiiev," 
A priulent house-wife eaid, 

" Fur nil ibat bus beeu told me, 
And by the tbiug I've read. 

*' I ayIU be able sogii to buy 
A Carpet for tins Hoor, 

And by the toil it does cost me 
What one cau waul it more ? 



" Dame Gossip said tliis evening, 

As she droppM into tea, 
That Watson bad tbe cheapest goods 

That ever ebe did eee, 

" Tbe cheapest and tbe very best 

That ever merchant had ; 
Then shall I longer scrub this floor 

I vow it is too bud." 

CEAUNCEY WATSON, 
115 State Street, Carpet Store. 



CHmA TEA COMPANY, 

78 isltatc Stroci, Albany. 

NEW CROP 

ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, 
SELECXEw ex:pre.ssi.y 

FOU THE 

RETAII^ TRADE. 



J. H. McCLURE, 

WHOLESALE DEiLEIl IN 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

I»Ai:\XS, OIES, 

AND 

■WIHSTIDO-VV (S-L^SS, 
]>'o. JO Citato Stroot, Albany. 

A. & J. C. KOO:^'iE, 

WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS IN 

OAEPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 

S3 STATE STREET, 

ALBAJSTY, - - . N. Y. 




TH-A.T GHEER-S BXJT KTOT IlSrEBI?,IA.TES-" 



No. 6.] 



ALBANY, SATURDAY, FEBRUAEY 27, 18G4. 



[Pkice 10 Cents. 



ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR. 



BILL OF FARE. 



CT.^. 

Turkey, 15 

Cliickon, 1.5 

Tongue 15 

lioMSt Ham, 15 

lioast Beef, 15 

Coined Beef, 10 

Pork and lieans, 10 

Boiled Ilam, 10 

Sandwiehef* 5 

A ia mode Beef 15 

Bread and Pickles, 10 



PASTEY. 

Pie per piece, 5 and 10 

Cake, 5 and 10 

Tarts, 5 



OYSTERS. 

Oysters raw, ^t 

" Btewed, 25 

" pickled, 25 



EXTRAS. 



Prairie Hens, 25 

Quail 3j 

Ice Cream, 15 

Water Ices, 15 

Coffee per cup, 10 

Tea per cup, 10 



Oiicken Salad, 15 

I'liarlotte de Knsse, . 20 

Jelly per glass, 15 

Tjcnionade, 5 

Blanc Mange, 10 

Cranberry .Sauce, ... 10 



The Dedicatory Ode. 
As a part of the history of the Bazaar, and 
as being in itself a beautiful production worth}' 
of being preserved, we publish below the 
Dedicatory Ode written by Miss Mary F. 
Morgan, and sung by the grand chorus on tbe 
opening night of the Bazaar: 

ODE 

BY MARGARET F. MOROA!J. 

All hail to our country, the Land of the Wost! 
The dream of the nations, the Great and the 

Blest, 
The vision that came on the spice of the breeze, 
And haunted the heart of the dark Genoese — 
That rose like a temple of gold to his view. 
That hung like a star in his distance of blue. 

The sun on his journey may linger to glance 
On the mosque and the temple, the vine and 

the dance, 
But always retnrns to the haunt he loves best, 
And leaves his last smile with the Laud of the 

West, 



0, Sun in thy beauty untiring like thee. 
The heart of the Westland is glowing I 

And over the continent, over the sea, 
The light of its purpose is throwing. 

Behold how its broad and beneficent ray 
Each measure and limit is scorning ! 

Though dark clouds of error still lurk in the 
way. 
They are edged wi'.h the light of the morning. 

Come, Morning Light I 

Come, quickly come. 
Break throngh the night — 

Trumpet and drum 
Call in their might. 

Come, quickly come t 

Break, break the tyrant's yoke, 
Bre.ik thro' the battle smoke — 

Scatter the gloom ! 
Let Tre.ison's wonted ire 
See in its force and Are 
Naught but its doom 1 

Bre.ak thro' the prison bars, go with ablessing. 
Shine on our captives, and bid them good 
cheer ; 
Go where the soreness of famine is pressing. 
Tell them that bounty and largess are near: 
From mountaiu, vale and mart, 
Tell them the Nation's heai-t 
Whispers "Good cheer!" 

Though the air is stirred with comliat 
Hope with lifted fingers wait — 

Hears the bugle call of " Union ! " 
Hears the homeward march of States ! 

From the dim and doubting vision 
Rend the veil and show the Right, 

Thro' the mists of fraud and table 
Lead them onward. Morning Light I 



Peace will return with her chaplet of glory — 
Home from the battle field weary and worn, 

Come the br.ive squadrons of song and of story. 
Bearing their banners up rifted and torn ! 

What h.ive we done for thee ? 

What have we won for thee ? 
Surging with tumult and sorely oppressed — 

Given our .all to thee I 

Given our lives to thee I 
Given thee Liberty, Land of the West. 



Then hnil to our country, the Land of the West I 
The marvel of nations, the Great and the Blest I 
The green of her forests, the blue of her vales, 
Her mines and her mountains, her lakes and 

her sails. 
Her cotton and rice fields that stretch far away 
In saffron of sunset, or purple of day — 
.411, all will we cherish with right and with 

might 
Till the Sun shall grow dim on his voyage of 

light! 
From blight and from error, from woe and 

unrest, 
May God shield our country, the Land of the 

West! 



'Doughnuts" "Writes a Ehyming Letter. 
The following explains itself. We hope 
our friend Doughnuts will get his stew-paa 
back again. It is a shame that people will 
keep things that they have borrowed. We 
would like to take occasion to remind the 
friend who borrowed our silk umbrella, that 
the rainy season is coming on. Also, we 
would politely request tht individual who 
borrowed our hat out of our hall, and left his 
own by mistake, should come and take his 
dilapidated tile away. And we remind the 
friend who borrowed our copy of the first 
volume of Friends in Council, that he has 
now had it three years. — Eds. 
Dear Codsis : 

About a degree. 

Years ago or more : — 

Now, when I think it o'er, 

It cannot be so much, 

Or I would feel the touch 

Of time, and so would you, 

By far, more than we do. 

But the m.atter of the date, 

That perchance can w.iit, 

' Till another better time. 

And will not need a rhyme, 

Or other fuss, 

To discuss. 

But, Dear Coz., to-day, 

What I want to say 

Must be quickly told, 

For the room is cold, 

And the wind from a crack 

Blows upon my b,ick. 

And puts me in mortal dread 



62 



THE C A N T P: E N . 



Feb. 27. 



Of a cold in my head. 
For yoii know that here 
Coal is very dear, 
Every ton bringing " allars " 
Ten to thirteen dollars. 
So my wife and I 
Thought we wouldn't buy 
Quito as tnany tons 
As we used to once. 

As luck would have it so 
Our kitchen is below, 
So we've tried the plan 
To get what heat we can 
From the kitchen stove 
By a dummy right above. 
But I must confess 
The dodge is no success. 
All the heat we ever get 
From this plaguey dummy yet 
AVould not burn a baby's finger, 
If perchance it linger 
Thoughtlessly against the iron. 
With our hottest kitchen fire on. 
And then besides when Bridget 
Begins to fuss about aud fidget. 
Putting on her pots and so forth, 
I take my hat aud go forth ; 
For I cannot stand the smells 
And the smoke that tells 
Of a beef-steak put to broil, 
Or of cabbage on the boil, 
All which pleasant exhalations 
Put me quite bi>yond my patience 
As I see them steam 
From the dummy's open seams. 

But I had quite forgot 

In my wandering what 

I sat me down to write. 

Ah I no, I have not quite. 

But it is so strange 

When the mind gets range. 

That it will such antics play, 

While by night, and while by day. 

Running off where none can reckon, 

Wherever any follies beckon. 

Even, often as a child 

In its frolics wild 

Will escape its mother's hold 

And with defiance bold 

Will resist the being led 

At its hour to its bed. 

E'en at church within our pews 

Fancy often plays the douce. 

One moment here, and there the next. 

Far from .sermon and from text, 

Wandering often far and wide, 

And tired at last of all beside, 

Landing us safe in a doze 

Right beneath the preacher's nose. 

But I never sh.ill be through 
Unless I now commence anew 
And at once, without delay, 
Come to what I have to s.iy. 

You borrowed, many years ago, 
So my wife says, and it's so, 
A stew-pan from eur kitchen. 



'Tis what we fry our eggs " and sioh" in. 
It never has as yet come back ; 
Our other's broken and we lack. 
Please, Cousin, do not 
Disappoint your 

DoronNUT. 



E. A. IVES, 

Manufacturer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 

____^__^_^___^____^^^^^^^_ iron LA.r>IES A.NT> MTISSES, 

FITE OENTS PEE POUND jIn a,ll the Pinest Fabrics and Latest Styles, 

PAID FOR OLD NEWSI'.Vl'EIiS, BOOKS, LARGE STOCK OP PINE DRESS 
Pamphlote, Running LettevB, Due Hills, Alma- GOODS 

nacB, Greek Le-xicons, Harper, and other Magazines, 

At IVE.S' New Yiuik Stouk, 
DEEDS, WILLS, POST OBITS, ^, , , ^ 

Cannon Place, Trov. 
Amatory Epistles, and all other wliitu papers, clean, 
"printed, or written upon, includnig 

Copies of " The Canteen," 

In good preservation, at the MORNING EXPRESS 
OFFICE, corner State and Green streets. 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

CIXIZErVS A3(M SXKAl^XiEKS, 

WisUing to Piirclinse 

HATS, CAPS, FURS, TRUNKS, BAGS, 

UMBRELLAS, &c., &c., 

Will find Fashionable Goods, Eeasonable 

PriceH, niul a Lnrgc AHsoi-liueiil 

AT 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT Wnt)LESALE OH llETAIL, 

54 STATE STREET (south tide), one Door West 
of Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



J. E. HUMPHREY, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IS 

i Kerosene, Coal 00, Benzine, &o, 

Agent for the National White Lead Co. 
39 "Washington Avenue. 



CHEAP CASH STOPvE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

Xo. 50 South Pearl Street, 

At,MA:^V. 
RAULEV & VAXOKISXEE, 

PHOTOGRAPH 

A ,\ D 

AMBROTYPE ARTISTS, 
No 51 State Street, Albany. 

ALL STYLES OF PICTURES MADE, viz.: 
tlio Ciu-ta de Vieite, lar.L'e piiotot;ni]ilis, plain 
or colored, Ambrotypea and Pictures put in LocKets, 
Brooches and Rin",t;8. Pliotof,M'aph8 colored in Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, &c.,1)y the beet artists. 
All our \York ia made of the best materials, and 

warranted to give satisfaction. 
N. P. — Particular attention is paid to cojiving of 
Ambrotvpes and Daguerreotypes. 

KADLEY & VANDERZEE. 



GEORGE BRISTOL & Co., 

Retailors and Jobbcra in 

BUY GOODS, 

ON THE CASH SYSTEM, 

S9 Congress Street, Comer of Third, 

Itaud's Building, TROY, N. Y. 

0«n. BriiaeL Oao. H, MvFarUnd. Andrew M. CliurcL. 



Proprietor of the Yankee or Eub it in Liniment. 



DEALER IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY GrOODS, 

No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and Hudson Streets.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



GREAT BARGAINS. 

Our readers will find that bv purchasing 

CAiei»E'i-s. «m. CLo'xBfS, 

SSlI<U!«i, .IBA'r'l'IACiJ, &c., 

I OF 

OHAUNOEY WATSON, 

No. 11.5 Slntc Street, ncnv St. Peter's Cliurcli, 

THEY save a percentage of the cost of such 
Goods, as Mr. Watson's light expenses and 
i close attention to business enable him to fell all 
grades and qualities at lower prices than are asked 
elsewhere. 

Remember 1VAX!^0:\, 

No. 113 State Street. 



VAN IIElSKxli & CIIARI^ES, 

"Wliolesale and Retail Dealers in 
CROCKKRIl', GLASS AV ARK, &:o. 

CHINA DEPOT, MAIJBLE HALL, 
470 Ilroad'wny niid 11 James St., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

The largest aud most complete Orockery Store. 

in the I'nitcd States. 



N. It. MII.ES, 

I.MPORTEn OF 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 

aii«l l^ouler ih 

COFFIN TRIBIMilNGS, 

Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Cut Saws, &c. &o. 
.-\0. «» STATE STREET, 

CORNER Of JAiME!, ALBANY, N. T. 



Feb. 27. 



THE CANTEEN 



63 



TWEDDLE HALL MITSIC STORE, 

(next door TU HAI.I. KNTBANO*:.) 

S5 State Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Portes, 

Knabe & Go's, Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Marshall & Traver's " Parlor Gem." 

Only agcncv for Piince >k Co. 'a iinec|ualed Melode- 

UU8 iiud "HitrmoninnK*, inul Carluirt, Needhum 

«fc C'o.'s unef[n;iled Molodooiirt and 

HiirinoniuniH. 

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

SHEET MUSIO AND MUSIC BOOKS. 

STRATTON \-. FOOTE'S 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

MARTIN'S AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of Musical inatniments and merchan- 
dise. Low prices, fair dealing, and all goods 
warranted to prove as represented. 



NICAV YORK 

CLOTHING HOUSE, 




r» state street, Albany, I\. Y, 

L. D. HUTCHINS, PROPRitrron. 

CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
.SUITS, to be made to order in first class st};le, 
at sbort notice. Also Fine Ready-Made Clotliing 
and Furnisbiug Goods for Gents and Boys. 



W. F. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



GENTS' rUENISHING EMPORITJM, 

46a & 461 BROADWAY. 



Shirts and Collars made to order, 

Also, Agents for the Celebrated 

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine, 



JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen Ware, 

LOOKIiVG GLA.SSI1..S, Ac, 

isro. aes rivbir street, 

TROY N. Y. 



a 



HOUCK'N HOTEL, 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 

ALBANY, N. T. 



CHRISTLAN HOUCK, - Proprietor. 
J. A. HOUCK, - - - Agent. 



WATCHES, JEWELEY 

AND 

SILVER WARE. 

W M. W" E .> » E I> li , 

(late Wendell & i'eltman,) 

IMP0nTt:R OF 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paris Fancy Goods, &c. 

DEAT.EU I.V 

SILVEE AND PLATED WAEE, 

Ricia Jewelry, Ao. 

Fine Watches and Clirononieters carefully re- 
paired by experienced workmen. 

WM. WENDELL, 
480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hall. 



LATHAM, 

THE" HATTER, 

558 BKOAW^VAY, 

OPPOSITE DELAVAN HOUSE. 



PECK'S HOTEL, 

ON THE EUROPE.VN PLAN. 

(Late McGardle's,) 

»»0 & 533 Broa«lway 

AND 

37 and 39 James Street, 

ALBANY, N. T. 
•EI.AVAJ> PECK, 

PROPRIETOR. 



L,OOKi:\Cl OI.ASSES, 

\\^IISriDO\V CORNICES, 

CONSOLE TAl^LES, 

MAKBLE SLABS AND BEACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design and quality, never before offered 

in this city. 



ENGEAVINGS AND LITH06EAPHS 

Picture Cord nnd Tassels, Looking Glass Plato 
JOH.^- PLAWM EI.I>, 

MANUTACTURER, 
JVo. 15 NOK,XH PEAKIL. ST., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



». W. CAinPItEI.1., 

DEALER i:f 

CLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOF SKIRTS. 

And Mannfacturer of Fine and Pashionablo 

CI.OAKS A.->I> MA."\XIEEAS, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBAITy. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicely made article, will be satisfied by an 
examination tnat this is the place to leave their 
orders. 



aAS. ^V. niORA!%CSE, 

PRACTICAL 

UPHOESTERER. 
WINDOW SHADES, 

Gilt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Feathers, &c., 

39 NOETH PEAEL STEEET, 

ALliANV, N. Y. 



K. T. R. i:.A3fSI.^'«Il & CO.l 

Ladies and Gent's Furnishing Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

551 BROAI>^VAY. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVER iV BAKER S. HI. CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK, 

TJKAI.KR IN 

Yard Comer of Franklin and Bassett Sts,, 

ALBA X Y . 

Lehigh, Lackawanna, Peach Mountain. WTjiteAsh", 
Cumberland and lilacksmitli COAL. 



Beach, Oak, Hemlock. 
Whit* and Vellow Pine WOOD. 



Hickory, Hard Jfaple, 



;y Hope is the parent of " I'll try." But for it 
where were the noble galiixy of statesmen, war- 
riors and inventors that shine so brightly in the 
fimiament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Jlorse and Wing. The latter has fully realized hia 
fondest hope in the production of the flour of the 
family — Wing's Union Flout. 



64 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 27. 



.STVI.ES i>F 

FEENOH NOTE PAPERS & ENVELOPES, 

^^tninpcil Willi IliilinlH. 
A Plate, and 50 hnely engraved t'ards for $1 .50, at 

3«J"ETVC01\rB Sc Co's, 
634 BROADWAY, 624 

Near the Delavan Honee. 



W. J. & R H. SCOTT, 

iVIanufactnrerH and DcmUti^ in 

ITIilitary, Fire Depai'tiiirnt, 

Theatrical and Civic Association Goods, 

FIRE ■ AKJI.S, FI8H1NU TACKLE, OUNA- 

MENTS, SPAXGLES, MILTTARY AND 

NAVY nUTTONS, GILT LACES, 

CORDS, &c., &c., 

PICKPOCKET-PROOF POCKETS, 

Marking' Ink and Sf'^rups Jcr (.'lotlnng^ StcnvH 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No. 60 State St., at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

Sword, Pi.'^tol and Gun Repiiiring done at short 
notice. Old guns and pistols taken in trade. 
Second hand gnns and pistole sold on roinmission. 
We will warrant all ourgnna sold, and if we cannot 
satisfy the purchaeer we will refund the money. 



FRANK H. LITTLE, 

BOOKS£i:.i:.ER & STAXaOAEK, 

No. 83 Slate Street. 



Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

LAW AND PENSION BLANKS, 

S3 State Street, South Side. 



WAGER & FALES, 

Maniifactnrers and 'Wholesiile Dealers in 



_ ; reuHMUt'M ia«. 

STOVES, WARES.IiSSS; 



NO. 275 RIVER STREET, 
TKOV, :^. V. 

J.4ME3 Wager. Andrew B. Fales. 



lor tronble. Each plapter will wear from one to 
! fonr ninntliH, and in rluMiniatic coniplaintH, cprains 
[and IniiispB, frcrjneiitly efli'Ct rnics -when all oilier 
reuicilies fail. Full dire<tions will be found on tlie 
Public epeakers, vocalists and niinis- 
KOspel, and olbers, will btrenj^tben their 
improve their voices bv wearing them on 
their breaet. Price i!5 cents. 



To Ministers of the Gospel and Otliers. 

Dr. ]Ien-ick has Fecureil Ibe only riLsbt to 



pecured (be 

;iinil;irliui' 




NEW YORK LACE STORE. 

CiEO. I\ FARKB.>«'rO."\, 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDLE IIAi,I., ALBANY, 

AND FomiEUI.Y OF 

oa.1 Itrondwny. 3f. Y. Cif y. 

IS COX.STANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADDI 
tion to bis Extensive Assortment of Rich Lai'es 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 

SPENCER'S CIIEMISETTS AND SLEEVES 

Made up and to Order. 
GEO. P. FARRINGTON, 

( NORTH PEAHL ST. 



HAEVET E. WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBANY. 
Skillftd Workmen, Low Rents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy. 



HlDBSRirK'.oi 

AEMY AND NAVY PILLS. 
Xlie ^Vliolo ^Voi-l«l I nili-d. 

Sick People Think, 

AFTER WHICH Af'T, 

HERRICK'S SUGAR COATED 
PILLS. 

CHILDREN CRY FOR TIIEJI. 

THIS REMARKAHLE 
^Vnierican remedv is 
carrying t!ie world * by 
.^fiirm. Over live niiilioii's 
'if boxes arc s(»hl annu- 
ally. Composed eniirelv 
of Fbnvers, Roots, lial- 
sauis and Extra<'Is — tlieir 
cHect on the human svs- 
j tcni is pleasant- sutistae- 
tory and successful. Act- 
ing directly on the blood, 
glands, solids and Huids of j 
I fi^^^i^K ''^^'^^i^^i I the body, their u^e is at- 
tended Willi the happiest 
(■Meets. In sudden attacks 

, of disetlses, ,ine or two 

loses almost always cures. In old standing eases 
d sickness, small doses — repeated frequently — so 
cleanse the system that good health is the result. 
No change in employment or diet is necessary, 
riiey never cause sore' moullis, swelled joints, aen- 
in.g limbs, etc., as do manv other kinds. Tliev are 
warranted to give satisfactKm. or the monev will be 
refunded. They are considered ebeajier, safer, 
pretier, and in all' respects siijierior to any purgative 
pill in the world. 

In luany cases, where the dreadful ravages of ul- 
eeratifui had laid bare ligaiiient and bone, and where 
to all appearance, no human means could save life, 
patients have, by the use of these Pills, been re- 
stored to good bealtli ; the devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

In consequence of the jileasantness of their opem- 
tion they are universally used in every section of 
our wide-extended country where tlie'y are made 
known, and are fast superseding every other prepa- 
ration of professed simibir import. I'p'wards of forty 
thousand cases have been certitied as cured, ^olelv 
from tlieir use, since the introduction of them int'o 
tlic I'nited States, thus c.'^tablishing the fact bevond 
all doubt that Herrick's Pills cure the (appare'ntly) 
most opposite diseases by the one sinnile act of co'n- 
tiniially evacuating the' bowels until the disease 
gives way ; tlierefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, the utility of Practice is now beyond all 
doubt. 

5^^ The discovery of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with Dr. iterrick. All others are eountcr- 
feiis, and, if used, will do barm, and disaiipoiiit the 
sick. Herrick's Pills are elegantly put up, oO in a 
box, with a lar.u-e sheet of directions, and sell for 2.5 
cents per box ; 5 boxes for $1. 

Sola by dealers everywhere. 




PUMIGATOR, 

A 



New and snrpaFB- 
injrly snrccpRful 
rcnifdv for Catarrh, 
IJrfmcfiitiH, Minitslcr's 
Bore throat, ottcnsive 
<lischar^'e from the 
hea<l, lrr>arFcnc6s, irri- 
tation of the mem- 
<,^,( l.iranes of the nose, 
,J ■/;' tbroat, iVc. This re- 
iiR-dy is smoked in a 
common pipe, and 
hlowing tlie smoke ont 
of the nose, producing 
n delightful sensation, and imparlinjjf an agreeahle 
odor to the hreath. It is go simple "that it maybe 
iisod I»y a child ten years old. Ucioir slightly exhil- 
irating in its eiiects," it soother thu mind whtn over- 
taxed with business cares, relieving it so as to in- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. 

Tobacco smokers may mix a small quantity of it 
with their tobacco, and thus obtain the merlicinal 
eflects while enjoying their favorite luxuri*, and also 
a fine a roam to the breath. 

" He that will not reason is a bigot. 
He that cannot reason is a fool." 

Catarrh may be known by scinie of the fullowing 
I symptoms : 

Catarrh causes partial deafness. 

Catarrh causes noise in tlie ears. 

Catarrh causes weak and watery eyes. 

CatJirrli causes fullness and jiressure in the head. 

Catarrh causes nervous headache. 

Catarrh causes juiin over the brows. 

Catarrh causes confusion of the mind. 

Catarrh causes failing memory. 

Catarrh causes nervous excit«I)ility. 

Catarrh cjuises indisposition to laljor. 

Catarrh caUKts bad breath. 

Catarrh causes bad taste in the mouth. 

Catiirrh causes offensive dischargee. 

Catarrh causes Bronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

I'W^ It is put up in one d(dlar packages, with full 
directions for using, and will be sent by mail on 
receipt of the pnce, post paid. Or, a sjimplo 
suliicieut for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receipt of twenty live cents in money or postage 
stimips. Direct all letters to 

1.. K. iiEinacK.M. D., 

Di-awer 113, Post Office, Albany, N. Y. • 



Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The Grcnt Sireiigthenrr nnd Pnin Dt'sii-oyiT. 

The Best and Cheapest Houseliold Keniedy in the 

AV<»rld. 

These renowned Tlasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress in the side and breast, in five hours. 
Indeed, so certain are thev to do this, that tlie i)ro- 
prietor warrants them. Spread from resin, balsams 
and gums, on beaudful kid leather, renders them 
peculiarly ada])ted t^> the wants of females and 
others. Their application is universjil— equallv to 
the strung man, the fei-bk- woman and the delilate 
infant _ 'I'o each and all ihev will prove a balm and 
a blessing. 

Their use is agreeable, aud without annoyance 



LxnsTCH koom:. 

North Pearl .Street, All>any, 
Ry « B1.I,IAH W. RACE. 

Oysters, Game, and every Delicacy of the season. 

Served in the best style. 

■Wines, Liquors, Ales and Segars, of the 

CHOICEST BRANDS. 



il 



THE LATEST SENSATION." 



CHURCHILL k DENISON'S 
New Photograph Establishment, 

No. 522 Broadway, 

Between JIaiden Lane and .Steuben Street, 

EXTENSIVE, 

CONVENIENT 

AND ELEGANT. 



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65 



The Iwu Parks e.xhibit a distinction, 
not without a Jitterence. In the Academy 
Park everybody and everything is to be sulci j 
while in the Capitol Park it is said everybody 
is to be bouprht. 



OFFICERS OF THE BAZAAU. 

Hon. Gkouok II. TH.tcHKit, President. 
Hon. Em Pkuuv, Vice-l'ieBideut. 
Ge?*f;h.\l Dirkc'Tuh.'^. — Maj. Gen. John E.Wool, 
Troy; Brig. Gen. John T. Spnlgue, Albanv : Miy. 

Henry A. Brighain, West Troy ; Hon. John Cramer, 
Waterford ; Hon. Hugh White, Cohoes ; Hon. Plutt 
Potter, Schenectiidy ; Hon. Theodore Miller, Hud- 
eon ; Hon. Peter S. Uanl'orth, Middleburgh. 

Local Directors. — Erastus Corning, Joseph H. 
Ramsey, Haruiou Pumpellv, Thomas Schuyler, 
Peter Slonteuth, Samuel H. liansom, Peter Cagger, 
Henry H. Martin, Georj^e Wolford, William H. De 
Witt, Smith Briggs, Ituhis H. King, Thurlow Weed, 
Charles Van Bonthuyscn, Alexander S. Johnson, 
Peter Gaueevoort, Ezra P. Prentice, S. Oakley Van- 
derpoel, M. D., Lyman Tremain, Charles M. Jen- 
kins, Itobert Boyd, Alden March, M. D., Joseph C. 
Y. Paige, Mason F. Cogswell, M. D., Thomas W. 
Olcott, John K. Porter, Franklin Townsend, John 
Tweddle, John Swinburne, M. D., William Barnes, 
Clark B. Cochrane, William A. Young, Jeremiah 
J. Austin, Henry Q. Hawley, Aziiriah E. Stimson, 
Charles B. Kedheld. 

IManaoeks. — The President and Secretary, Charles 
H. Strong, James H. Armsby, M. D., b. Oakley 
Vanderpoel, M. D., Henry Q. Hawley, Jacob C. 
Cuyler, Frank Chamberlain, Charles B. IJedheld, 
Henry T. Buell, John U. Van Antwei-p, Solomon 
Hydeman, Arthur Bott, Thomas Kearney, James 
McNaughton, John Tweddle ; Mrs. Eli Perry, Mrs. 
Wm. White, Mrs. Fninklin Townsend, Mrs. Charles 
B. Redfield, Mi-s. Thomas Hun, Mrs. James Goold. 
Managers for Troy. — Mre. A. Sbepard. David 
A. Wells, Mrs. Geo. M. Tibbits, Mrs. John Flagg. 
Chau.scev P. Williams, General Treasurer. 
John Taylek Hall, Secretary. 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATINS, AETITIOIAL FLOWERS, &c,, 

I>lo. SiO Iti-oud^'ay, 

ALBANY. 



WHOLESALE GROCERS, 

No 17 State Street, 
ALBANY, - - - N. T. 



OBO. H. LAWTON. 



CHAS. B. HETDON. 



3,500 UNIOX ENVELOPES, 

EMBRACING ALL THE VARITIES WHICH 
time and money could procure, arranged in four 
volumes, boimd in half calf, are offered for sale. 
PRICE $a50. 

Address Box 204, Post Office, 
TEOT, N. Y. 



AL.L.E.'V & CURXISS, 

Importers of and Dealers in Builders' and Cabinet 

H -A. It ID ■'S^ .A. K, E , 
Ontlery, Shovels, Mill and Oross-Cut Saws, 

NAILS, SPIKES, ETC., 

!SOS. 35 & 37 STATE STREET, 

AJL.BA.NY, KT. Y. 

HIBON W. ALLXN. JOSEPH S. CORTISS. 



J. McB. DAVIDSON'S 



PREMIUM 



FIRE KING 



SAFES. 



WARKANTED FIRE PROOF. 



FREK F'ROM X)A.M:PJaiESS. 



J. S. DICKERMAN, 



SOLE AGENT 



Sample Rooms, 09 State Street, 



Ai.BA.NTr 



DWEIil/ING HOUSR SAFES ON HAND. 



DAVIDSON'S 



Patent Chilled Steel MAnmg, 



Which bids defiance to the BURGIiAR. 



■tlOUlt'AV & CO., 

LICENSED PLUMBERS, 

No. 121 State Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

JULIA RIDQWAY. HERMAN H. BOSS. BDUOND NEBBITT. 



y 



Pumps, Water Closets, Bathing Apparatus, liitclien 

Ranges, Cast, Wrought, and CJalvanized 

Iron Pipes, etc., etc. 

tdf The trade supplied at liberal discount. ,^g 



r.. PIEUY.^ & SON, 

SOOOESSORS TO 

Pruyu, Vosburgh & Co., and Pruyn, Marble & Co., 
Importers of nnd Dealera in 

POEEIGN AND AMEEIOAN HARDWAEE, 
CUTLERY, 

IRON, NAILS, SHOVELS, MILL, AND CROSS. 
CUT SAWS, &e., 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LANSING PRUY.>(. FRANCIS S. PRUYN. 



T-weddle Hall Drug Store. 

EDW^IN A. CLAPH, 

CHEMIST AND PHARMACEUTIST, 

DEALER IN 

IDRXJGS, MEDICINES, 

CHEMICALS :AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 

Iinpoi-ted Toilet CJood^i, 

Perfumery, &e. 

5 X^VEI>I>I>E IIAI.I., 

ALBANY. 



ROBERX S. MlcMU«l>Y, 

a3?oth:eca.ry. 

And Dealer in every variety of 

FRENCH, ENGLISH, GERMAN & AMERICAN 

P E R F TJ RX E li Y , 

Brushes, and Fancy Toilet Goods. 

494 BROADWAY, - - ALBANY, 

Comer of Maiden Lane. 



CL.oxHi.^x: EiviPoieiCM. 

DAVIS, ORATT & WILSON, 

"WHOLESALE AJSrr) RETAIL 
DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING, 

JJ'URNISH;iN& GrOOES, &c., 
478 & 474. 

BROADWAY (Marble Hall), ALBANY. 



BOAlCDItlAJV & CiKAl'S 

PATENT IMPROVED 
INSULATED IRON RIM AND FRAME 

PIANO FORTES, 

Waierooms and Factoiy, 

COE. BROADWAY & NOETH FEREY STS,, 

Albany, I\. V. 

Address— "Wm. McCammon, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



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EDITED BY 



MK. SMITH. 



ALBANY, SATURDAY, FEB. 27, 18G4. 



Our Bazaar. 

We would not seek to disparage the Sani- 
tary Fairs which have been held in other 
cities. Tliey have been splendid successes, 
and, taken together, form a chapter in the 
history of war which has never hi-fore been 
written. These grand popular ettbrts to ex- 
tend aid to the sick and wounded of that 
arm}- which is defending our national exist- 
ence, are as entirely unexampled as they are 
noble and successful. But we hazard nothing, 
either of truth or of vanity, in saying that 
our Fair is at least inferior to none in the per- 
fection of its arrangements and the complete- 
ness of its success. In saying this we are 
only repeating what has been said by parties 
themselves connected with tlie others. Our 
managers had their experience to guide them. 
They were enabled to avoid defects, and to 
improve upon excellences. Instead of taking 
some utterly inadequate h.ill, they erected a 
building fur this special purpose. In adapt- 
ing it to its object they united high architec- 
tural ingenuity with great practical skill. In 
adorning it they emplo3-ed everything which 
the most judicious taste and the broadest cul- 
ture could suggest. The result is a building 
whose peculiar adaptation to its purpose is the 
subject of universal commendation, and with 
whose interior beauty, splendor and complete- 
ness the most fastidious judgment can find no 
fault. 

But all this would be comparatively worth- 
less if the Fair itself, in its attendance, its 
sales, and its general object, were not a cor- 
responding success. It is a source of undis- 
guised pride, as it is of unbounded gratifica- 
tion, to be able to say that the Fair is a signal 
success — a success greater even than the most 
sanguine would have predicted only a few 
days ago. The liberality of our citizens, and 
of the citizens of Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga, 
Kinderhook and other places, has stocked the 
Bazaar with an unequaled variety of goods, 
has filled the Curiosity Shop with the richest 
treasures of the antique and the wonderful, 
and has adorned the Art Gallery with many 
of the finest paintings and marbles of the 
land. The attendance has been large. The 
sales have been heavy. Universal satisfaction 
has been given, and in all its departments the 
Bazaar has been a success of which all inter- 
ested in it may well be proud. 



The driving snow storm of yesterday 
made the attendance at the Bazaar less than 
on previous days, but even storms cannot pre- 
vent success. 



|:gf= We hear of many persons who are 
going to bind The Canteen and preserve it 
as the record of the Bazaar. When complete 
it will unquestionably be the best record, and 
all interested in the Bazaar should save it. 



It is proper to say that the receipts of 
cash at the Fair, which we reported in our 
columns, include the receipts for goods sold 
on commission. The total is therefore some- 
what larger than the net receipts. 



B^" If the editor of the London Times 
could see the interior of our Bazaar, he might 
perhaps condescend to think that there is still 
some humanity left at the North. We may 
be waging a barbarous war, but the Bazaar is 
curious proof of it. 



It was Pope who said : — 
" Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare, 
And beauty draws us with a single hair." 

This is clearly a prophetic allusion to the 
dark-skimned occupants of the wigwam whose 
" fair tresses " have ensnared many of the 
imperial race. 



An excellent photograph of the ladies 
of the Oriental Booth, in costume, has been 
taken by Churchill and Dennison, and is for 
sale. It is a fine specimen of art, and is a 
life-like representation. Mr. E. C. Delavan, 
as we learn, suggested the idea, and with 
characteristic spirit and liberality, caused it 
to be carried out. Similar photographs of the 
ladies of the other booths are to be taken. 



The Shaker booth is well filled with 
material and live stock. The imperturbable 
gravity and remarkable precision with which 
the latter impersonate their characters, both 
in conduct and in speech, have led some to 
suppose that they have actually become what 
they represent, on the principle that, having 
adopted the very attractive costume, they 
had 

'■ Slept in so far that should tliey wade no more, 
Returning were as tedious as go o'er." 



t^" We hear that an Englisman who re- 
aently arrived in this country visited the 
Bazaar a day or two since and expressed his 
great astonishment at the unequaled energy 
of our people. It seems incredible to him 
that such a palace of beauty and such a mag- 
nificent display could be prepared in so great 
a haste and in the midst of so destructive a 
war. lie soon learned that it is the war it- 
self which has directly developed this energy 
and called out this display. Instead of ex- 
hausting, it is bringing out and multiplying 
our resources. Instead of quenching, it is 
firing our spirit and resolution. 



KA-CHUGS. 




In the olden time, the members of 
the Legislature used to provide themselves 
with very heavy boots, the toes of which 
often encountered the members of the lobby. 
Now the members of the lobby wear the 
heavy boots, to the great annoyance of the 
members. 



1^" We have a bright boy who greatly 
excels in figures. A few days ago we put 
him this sum : A member of the Legislature 
gets $o a day for one hundred days ; during 
that time he pays $2.50 per day for board, 
and $1 a day for washing, cigars and drinks ; 
and still carries some $3,000 at tho end of his 
term. Where does the money come from ? 
The boy answered with the ease and prompt- 
nesss of Zera Colburn — " The Broad-way 
RaURoad!" 



8^° Those who suppose (says an old loco 
foco), that the resources of the North are 
nearly exhausted, have never entered into a 
minute calculation on the subject. Supposing 
the population of the loyal states to be 20 
millions, and that on an average each person 
sheds two linen shirts a year, we have a 
figure of 40,000,000. Then assuming that 
each shirt will make twenty greenbacks, we 
have 80,000,000, at once, which, added to 
the current revenue, will cover any demand 
which the Secretary of the Treasury will be 
likely to make. 



e hear that Mr. Stephens o/ Georgia, 
and other distinguished Dia^ians, have written 
to 3Ir. Frank Moore, of the Rebellion Record, 
thanking him for the fairness of his reports of 
their sayings and doings, and requesting that 
he will continue to be faithful in respect of 
their dying speeches, when they come to ren- 
der up. Frank has politely replied, that it 
will afford him the greatest pleasure. 



Nature either anticipates human 
needs, or promptly repairs damages, when 
she cannot anticipate. In the midst of our 
war, she has made reparation by a large in- 
crease of male births. And by way of anti- 
cipation of our coming need, the same 
beautiful providence has largely increased the 
hemp crop of Kentucky. 



Since the frauds in the N. Y. Custom 
House, a committee has been instituted to 
receive applications and hear testimony, with 



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67 



a view to report a name that can be trusted. 
The committee has sat six weeks and heard 
innumerable applications, but as yet have not 
seen an honest man, and only heard of one 
trust — Abraham Lincoln. It is thought 
that in the spring, when the lobbies return 
from Albany and Washington, and the go- 
vernment contractors shall again mingle with 
their fellow citizens, that their sphere of se- 
lection will be so enlarged, that they will be 
able to report a name. 

C^" A correspondent enquires : " If the 
price of freedom is eternal vigilance, what 
ought to be given for an ordinary vote ? We 
suppose the customary price from $3 to §10, 
is about right. 



The case with which Alexander 11 
emancipated the serfs, was due in part to the 
desire of the latter to be free ; but in the 
United States, the serfs are resolved not to 
be free from the control of their southern 
masters, which makes the separation difBcult 
and painful. 



If 2fiss Issippi refuses to be embraced 
by the Confederates, they forfeit all preten- 
sions to chivalry if they press their suit 
further. There was a time when southern 
gallantry would have acceded at once to the 
lady's desire ; but a protracted diet of mule 
beef has rendered the chivalry ill bread and 
obstinate. 



Army Relief Bazaar. 

BECKIPTS OF CASH, THDBSDAT, FEB. 25tH. 

Admission tickets, $1,593 00 

•' " Cariosity shop, . . 259 50 

" " Art Gallery 67 75 

Catalogue, 16 28 

United States Booth, 487 83 

Yankee " 130 00 

Shaker " 181 50 

Oriental " 185 00 

German " 152 00 

Schenectady " 73 13 

Spanish " 62 87 

Japanese " 91 52 

Troy " 344 60 

Kinderhook " 89 00 

Italian " 71 90 

Russian " 159 37 

Saratoga Spr'gs " 40 76 

Holland " 89 36 

Irish " 351 50 

Scotch " 273 77 

English " 300 00 

Gipsy " 40 48 

Military " 62 55 

French " 85 21 

Swiss " 247 76 

Indian Wigwam, . . ; 129 53 

Dining Room, 649 25 

Post Office, 24 88 

Autographs, 120 75 

Cloak Room 16 25 

Confectionary, 96 00 

Telegraph, 66 

Flower Stand, 6 05 

Ice Cream 81 49 

Soda 32 00 

Total, $6,613 39 



Beport of Drawiiiecs. 
February 25, 1864. 
Spanish Booth : 

Chess table, Mrs. ,T. J. Austin, No. 8. 
Russian Booth ; 

Chess table, Mrs. C. B. RedJield, No. 47. 
Oriental Booth : 

Basket of flowers. Dr. H. D. Paine, No. 16. 

Basket natural flowers, James Ten Eyck, No. 
37. 

One pair vases. Miss Mclntyre, No. 52. 
English Booth : 

Afghan, C. B. Tillinghast, No. 22; John 
Tweddle, No. 1. 

Child's cloak, Wm. H. Taylor, No. 38. 

Cushion cover, E. H. DeWitt, No. 1. 
Indian Booth : 

Inlaid portfolio, Alfred B. Street, No. 21. 
United States Booth : 

Afghan, Henry R. Wright, No. 177. 
Scotch Booth : 

Geu. Grant (burr frames), Alex. M. Holmes, 
1-0. 12. 

Rosewood chair, John N. Parker, No. 23. 
Military Booth : 

Dressing gown, Capt. Hildt, No. 27. 

Doll, Mrs. Crops, No. 2. 

Model of camp, Lizzie Tooley, No, 67. 
German Booth : 

Sofa cusliion, Geo. L. Bouton, No. 39. 

Sugar Pyramid, Amelia Huber, No. 60. 

Wall baskets, A. ToUe, No. 4. 

Opera glass, Remsen & Varick, No. 51. 

Dressing case, Dr. Carter, No. 29. 

Set of scissors, Chester Hyatt, No. 18. 

China box, H. W. Benedict, No. 26. 
Shaker Booth : 

Shaker doll, S. Whitney (Exchange Hotel), 
No. 2. 
Swiss Booth : 

Music box. Miss C. E. Van Vechten, No. 24. 

Cuckoo clock, Anna Roy, No. 35. 
Irish Booth ; 

Silver cake Basket, P. F. Vanderhuyden, No. 
11. 

Yankee Booth : 
Gems from Dusseldorf Gallery, Thomas W. 
Olcott, No. 45. 



A striking antithesis — the women of 
southern cities gathering in hungry mobs to 
get food which was taken from them by the 
soldiers, and the ladies of northern cities in 
the robes of beauty and splendor, giving of 
their abundance to aid the sick and wounded 
of their army. 



J^" Gen. Grant will not be a candidate at 
this time for the Presidency ; the time how- 
ever may come when he will be ; and as he is 
a man who can fight, bnt can't make a 
speech, so his only proper opponent must be 
a man who can make a speech, but can't fight. 
Such an one may turn up. 



Inside Pictures of the Bazaar. 
r«o. a. 



THE UNITED STATES BOOTH. 
At the east side of the Bazaar, at the right 
of the entrance, and at tlie head of the main 
avenue, portraits of Washington and Jack- 
son, a canopy of American Flags, a gladsome 
company of ladies in Red, White and Blue 
(stars, every one of them), and the American 
Eagle, in proud and defiant position, informs 
lis, without the aid or of guide or text book, 
that we have reached the domains of the great 
Uncle to all the creation. 

Facing the east, on our right, the goodly 
company of Shakers, way from Niskayuna, 
have opened a store for the sale of their good 
apple sauce, straw goods and brooms. (Broad- 
brim has not been at home in several days, 
and the world's people are cultivating the 
acquaintance of the Sisters, and buy of their 
wares not sparingly.) On our left the Yankees 
have come in and taken possession, and make 
themselves entirely at home, as much so as if 
they had been born and reared in the park. 
(They trade at all times, Saturday evenings 
and holidays alone excepted, and if they can't 
drive a bargain, there's no use hunting up the 
people that can. 

But we intended to speak of the United 
States, and only alluded to Shakerdom and 
Yankeedom to describe our position, and will 
add, in passing, that the United States is 
located just the other side of the Post Office. 

Here is a live thing on the counter. A 
representation of " the old lady that lives in 
her shoe." A winsome little beauty, who 
has mastered two or three summers, is cozily 
seated in an immense brogan, surrounded by, 
and caring for, as many little children in the 
shape of dolls as the space will admit of. 
The hair of the little sprite hangs in ring- 
lets, while a real mother's cap confines it in 
part, and she chatters to her little ones and 
sings Mother Goose's melodies to them until 
bed time. At a distance, and looking over a 
sea of heads, we thought the figure was wax. 
The following, amusing us not a little, occur- 
ring just in time to be " recorded." 

" Buy any dolls to-day," said little blue eye, 
addressing the wife of the publisher of a news- 
paper from Hudson. 

" No, little fairy, I hav'nt any little girls to 
play with them," replied the lady. 

'■ Then," said the little cherub, her eyes 
sparkling with delight, " then you can play 
with them yourself," and we all had a good 
laugh, just then and there. 

It is at this Booth that the gentlemen's 
silk double dressing gown or robe, manufac- 
tured by K. V. R. Lansing & Co. is on exhi- 
bition ; and here, too, are two most elegant 
specimens of cone work, one the handiwork 
of Miss Mary E. Mink of the State Hall. 



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It is a book rack, or series of hanging shelves 
for books, elaborately finished ; another, an 
ornamental corner piece of the same material, 
manuf;ictiired by Miss 

The fancy dress ball scene, the contribution 
of Miss Waterman, receives just commenda- 
tion. It consists of some twenty miniature 
figures, in well defined costume, each a charac- 
ter in itself. Three of the characters are 
taken from Ivanhoe. The group form one of 
the most interesting studies in Uncle Sam's 
Department, and is conceived in charming 
taste and admirably executed. It forms the 
centre piece on the immense counter. And, 
at either end of the counter, is an ornamental 
piece presented by J. Winne & Son. Both 
are charming easy chairs ; the one of ribbed 
silk, rich and elegant in design and finish, and 
the other, as elegant, and perhaps more so, of 
satin. They are made of the best material, 
and in the most complete manner. They are 
valued at $125. 

Another beautiful rosewood chair, contri- 
buted by Mrs. John Tayi.er Hall, the seat 
of worsted work, commands attention. It is 
chaste in design and unsurpassed in finish. 

There is also an elegant work table, which 
adds a charm to the grand display at this 

booth. 

We have mentioned but a few of the thou- 
sands of articles kindly sent in to the United 
States, and they are those which are more 
readily noticed by the visitor. There are 
many others to which we shall call attention 
more in detail. Almost anything desired for 
ornameut or use can be found at this capacious 
establishment. 

Among the number we may mention the 
great variety of sofa pillows, book marks, 
collars, lamp mats, cushions, handkerchiefs, 
shawls, sontags, emeries, under-sleeves and a 
thousand and one otlier articles of domestic 
manufacture, skillfully wrought, all of which 
must be seen to be appreciated. 

Mrs. H. Pumpelly, Mrs. S. 0. Vanderpoel, 
Mrs. General Gansevoort, Mis. M. Robinson, 
Mrs. J. M. Read, Jr., Mrs. II. Q. Hawley, 
Mrs. J. C. Y. Paige, Mrs. Dr. Clark, Mrs. H. 
Ten Eyck, Mrs. P. Wendell, Mrs. Dr. Cogs- 
well, Mrs. Dr. Mead, preside at the United 
States, assisted by the following named young 
ladies: Miss Anna Teller, Miss Catharine 
Tea Eyck, Miss Hattio Ramsey, Miss Antoi- 
nette NotI, Miss Lizzie Sprague, Miss Lillie 
Thorborn, Miss Jennie Averill, Miss Libbie 
Darling, Miss May Ramsey, Miss Julia Fay, 
Miss Ilattie Arnold, Miss Libbie Grote, Miss 
Lizzie Livingston, Miss Anna Pruyn, Miss 
Mary Parmelee, Miss Esther Carpenter, Miss 
Lottie Viele, Miss Nellie Wells. 

Cash Boys. — Gideon Ilawley, .S. 0. Vander- 
poel, Jr., Charlie Van Santvoord, Fletcher 
Clark, Masey Cogswell, W. Robinson. 

Assistants. — Messrs. P. Wendell, A. Pruyn 
W. Clark, Jackson. 



Cashiers. — Messrs. Dyer and Mink. 

The costumes of the young ladies in attend- 
ance at the United States is most ample and 
appropriate. None will fail to recognize the 
daughters of our great Uncle, by the resem- 
blance their wardrobe bears to the National 
flag. The fair creatures have adopted the 
whole of it; their own purity and loveliness 
furnishing the white, the bodice of blue, and 
the skirt red. 

We shall have to look in at the United 
States again, and that speedily. 
THE WIGWAM 
Is one of the best regulated and most attract- 
ive places in the Bazaar. It is a life picture 
of Indian life. The ladies who preside there 
have made a decided hit. The hut itself is a 
curiosity as a work of art; the decorations are 
such as become a forest home. The managers 
evince a keen appreciation of the character, 
habits of life, sources of amusement, listless 
inactivity, pride and fondness for dress and 
display of the tribes they personate. They 
present the Indian character to the life. The 
hut is hung with trophies of war and of the 
chase. The canoe is drawn up waiting the 
opening of the streams ; the snow-shoes are 
near the door and ready for any emergency. 
Bows and arrows, baskets, bead work, in all 
the varied forms, are here and well displayed. 
The wanderers from the St. Regis tribe who 
visit us and encamp on the island over the 
river annually, never display a greater variety 
of their handiwork than do the fair denizens 
of the Wigwam, who have made their home 
with us for a few days. 

We give below the names of those who 
occupy the Wigwam, together with their 
Indian names : 

Mrs. J. I. Johnson, Manneoka ; Mis. Clinton 
Ten Eyck, Miss Mount Pleasant : Mr. S. 
Karslake, Hiawatha ; Mr. C. Thomas, Meta- 
mora ; Miss Groot, Pocahontas ; Miss Little, 
Wawatasa; Miss Swan, Owassa ; Miss Net- 
terville, Minnehaha; Miss Redfield, Winona; 
Miss Wilson, Opechce ; Miss Steele, Nokoma; 
Miss Taylor, Tawashagunshee. 



Capt. J. F. Porter, Jr., of the 1st 
Metropolitan Light Cavalry, who was but re- 
cently a prisoner at Richmand, has been at 
the Bazaar for a couple of days. He thinks 
it is a decided improvement on Libby Prison, 
and says, that if our gallant fellows confined 
there could only see this grand exhibition, 
their hearts would leap with joy. Capt. 
Porter lost his sabre at Port Hudson. Ob- 
serving in the catalogue of the Military De- 
partment at the Bazaar, that there was on 
exhibition a sabre from Port Hudson, the 
blade rusted with blood and inscribed " Capt. 
J. F. Porter, Jr., Co. C, 1st Metropolitan 
Light Cavalry," he inquired for it, and found 
that it was his own. The gallant soldier and 
his trusty blade met again. 



The rebel flag which floated from the 
Marshall House at Alexandria, for hauling 
down which Col. Ellsworth was shot by its 
traitor proprietor, has been sent to the Bazaar 
by Chief Decker, of the New York Fire De- 
partment, and can be seen in the military 
bureau. It is an interesting trophy. 



Thursday was a regal day for the 
Fair in every respect. The number of visitors 
was larger than on any previous day, and in 
the evening was so great that locomotion waa 
almost impossible. The receipts also were 
very heavy. 

ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR BUILDINGS, 

Academy Park, Albany, N. Y., Jan. IS, 1864. 



THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED 
STATES, through the Secretary of State, hav- 
ing generously donated to this Bazaar {which 
is to be held at Albany, in the month of Febru- 
ary, A. D. 1864, in aid of the Sanitary Commis- 
sion for the benefit of our Sick and Wounded 
Soldiers) the original draft of fis FIRST EMAN- 
CIPATION PROCLAMATION, dated September 
22d, A, D, 1862: the undersigned, a Special 
Committee appointed for that purpose, hereby 
give public notice that the said Proclamation 
will be sold by issuing a series of Tickets, duly 
numbered from One to Five Thousand, at One 
Dollar for each Ticket, The number of Tickets 
issued not to exceed Five Thousand, but the 
issue may be limited to any less number in the 
discretion of the Committee, The drawing to 
be made by putting the various numbers or 
names of the purchasers of Tickets sold in the 
same wheel used by the Provost Marshal of the 
14th Congressional District of the State of New 
York, in making the draft of soldiers for said 
District. The holder of the first Ticket drawn 
will be entitled to the Proclamation, 

The Proclamation is in the proper hand- 
writing of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of 
the United States of America, excepting two 
interlineations in pencil, made by William H. 
Seward, Secretary of State, and the formal 
heading and ending of the document, which 
are in the handwriting of the Chief Clerk in 
the oifioe of the Secretary of State. It is writ- 
ten on one side of four half sheets of foolscap 
paper, and can be seen and examined either iu 
the Bazaar Buildings, or iu the Office of the 
Superintendent of the Insur.inee Department, 
iu the State Hall, Albany. 

This Proclamation is, in the opinion of the 
Committee, an autograpliic and historic trea- 
sure of more interest and importance even, than 
the Proclamation of Janu.ary 1st, 1863, which 
was only the necessary sequence of the Septem- 
ber Proclamation. 

Tickets can be obtained immediately by en- 
closing One Dollar for each Ticket, with name 
and residence, to WILLL\M BARNES, Chair- 
man of the Committee, Albany, N, Y, If any 
of our friends iu Great Britain wish to compete 
for this valuable document, a contribution of 
Four Shillings sterling will give one chance for 
it ; and all sums realized for exchange over 
One Dollar per Ticket, will, if desired, be given 
in shares to the British Museum, Mr. T. H, 
Barker, No. 41 John Dillon street, Manchester, 
is solicited to act for Great Britain, 

WILLIAM BARNES. 
EDWARD C. DELAVAN, 
JOHN K. I'ORTKli, 
JAMES A, BELI, 
GEKUIT SMITH, 
THOMA!> W, OLCOTT. 
WILLIAM C. BRYANT, 
Sptciat Committee- 

P. S, — Please procure this circular to be pub- 
lished gratis in the various newspapers in your 
vicinity. 



Feb. 27. 



THE CANTEEN 



69 



JOHN V A N H U Y SEN, 

OHOIOE CIEOOERIES 

A N D 

PROVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBANY, - - - N.Y. 

Fresh C'lmiitry Prodii<-c received D;iily. Oi-ders 

delivered free of Cartuge, to all imrls of the 

City. 

TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 

Without 11 uolice ! 



"V^ liA-T IS IT? 

AVliv, tlie fact that tlie 

UTNA rNSUEANCE COMPAFT 

or Ilartfui'fl, C'ultn*, 

Have just added $r50,nno to their fajiitiil (maliiiis it 
'J'uo Million, and a Quarter Dullurs), with Assets 
over $:j,000,000. 

I'urties may now save tlie hotherof small Policies 
in many Companies, and f;et insured in the Old 
.Stiia. l£OBT W. IIAJIILTOX, Agent, 

Office 444 Broadway, Albany. 



1864. WM, THOEBUEN'S 1864, 

ANNUAL, DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGCE 

OF 

Garden, Pield, and Plower Seeds, 

;\o-»v Kendly. 

Will be mailed free to ajiplicants. 

WM, THOEBUEN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AND 492 BROADWAY, ALBANY. 



A. E, OAEHART & Co., 

i^rauufacturers, and Kctail Dealere in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



A. K. CARHART. 



O. >f. RUGG. 



TAYLOR, WENDELL & CO., 

(SuccesBOre to Roswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLEIIY 

HARDWARE, 

No. 420 Broadway, 

ALBANY, - - N. Y. 



B. TATLOK. H. WENDELL. 



E. A. GASCOIGSE. 



E. IL BENDER, 

BOOKSELLEE, PTJBLISHEE, STATIONEE, 

AND 

BLANK BOOK MMUFACTURER, 
No. 73 State St., 

A 1. B A ;>' Y, 3f . Y . 

JHilitary Books, Soldiers' Portfolios and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks constantly on hand. 



FLAGG, WINNE & CO., 



Corner Fnlton and Fourth Streets, 



TROY, rV. Y. 



JOH^f FI.AGO, 
WM. C. WIMXE, 



W. H. H. NUTTtNG, 
.IAS. D. FOED. 



"WOODWOFvTH,^ 

** THE " 

PHOTOGRAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



CONGEESS HALL, 

Comer Park Place and AVashington Avenue, 

JAMIKS L. ZVIITCHELXj, Prop'r, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7 a. M. until 12 M. Dinner from 
1 P. M. until 5. 



X. & n. ^oBRIUE, 

DEALERS IN 

CHOICE GROCERIES k PROVISIONS, 
Butter, Cheese, Ham, Pork, Lard, 

PEESH TEAS AND COFFEES 

Dried Fruits, &c., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

rOR. OF SOUTH PEARL & PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



'r. & J. I'KAKKV, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STORE, 

NO. 50 STATE STEEET, 

iCiir of (Jiccii,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

I»ai-li«'iil:ii- :til(<-nlioii i>sii<1 to 

luiil^iig,' I..:tdi<-M* <Kiii(<>r>< and 

Ocmts' I>ro»s Hoots to 

Order. 



PRACTICAL 

LITHOGEAPHERS, 

GENEEAL EN6EAVEES, PEINTEES, &o, 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps,' 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

, 4.52 BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



STATE STREET IBICH SC'IIOOL,, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
A Bonrding nnci Dny School for Boys. 

LEVI CASS, PEINOIPAL & PEOPEIETOE. 

■MiLS IN.STITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 
State Street, furnishes a thorough course of 
in.structioii, in the several Departments of learning, 
from the most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



rii] 



BRIARE'S 
CONFECTIONARY. 

AND 

ieESTAUKA:\T, 

83 STATE STEEET, 
Tweddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls and AVeddiuir Entertain- 
ments supplied with Ice Cream, Ices, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Presences, and every 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 

and Oiigiiial Stylo of Ornamental Pyramuls, 

Fountains, Baskets, and Vases for Table 

Decoration, fvunished at the shortest 

notice. 

ErcJicli Conibctions, 5Iottoes, &c., 

constantly on lian«l. 



A I^EW^ EIIN'E OF 000»S. 

Tlie undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costnmes and Fancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &c. 

TVIILIX-A.RY XRiiMivrrisrGS, 

Buttons, Worsted Bi-.iids, Silk, Oilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, i.S.-c. 

RALr'H F. LATHROF, 

57 STATE STREET, 

Importer and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Gtuis, Fishing and Shooting Tackle, Military 

Goods and Fire Arms. 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 27. 



Academy of Music. 

The Tickotofleave Man Btill ooiitinuott to nttrarf 
liir^e imdienccs at our 'I'heatro, ^ic^lpile of every out- 
eiiie place of ainufiement (and they lire numerous). 
The piece in itself isdeservinjf of more consideration 
than time or space will permit at present ; huflice it 
to sav, that it presents a moral of nnequalled mean- 
int; and attractiveness, calculated to elevate the 
draum in the ojiiiiion of those whose prejudices are 
of an uniineBlionahle character, simply hecanse they 
have heen led to helieve that a theatre is tlie "sink 
of corruption," and that a " pUiv hook is the primer 
of Beelzehub !" The Ticket of leave Man inculcates 
a moral worthy to he seen by our most fastidious 
citizens ; crime is depicted in its most glowin'.' sense, 
with all the associated knavery dep<Mulent tliereon; 
and evervhody that has -witnessed the representa- 
tion must aduih that the plot, scenery, and imjier 
Bonations are excellent, from befrinuing to eml. 

The Ticket-of-leave JIan will keep possession of 
the " Academy " for some time. 

The Ijondoii Timix, in speakinj; of this preat 
moral drama, inentions a fact to which the piovin- 
eial press of (ireal Britain and Ireland has given 
confirmation. 

A cleik who had absconded from Liverpool with 
£Q,500, the properly of his emjdoyers, and after 
visitini; many jdaces ari-ived at liirminfrham about 
five o'clock, and after tiiking souie refreshments 
went to the theatre, to while away an hour. As it 
happened, the piece which was being jierformed on 
the occasion of this visit, was tl'e Ticketofleave 
JIan, and the guilty man seems to have drawn a 
moral from the representation ; for when llie scene 
in which the interview between Itawkshaw, the 
detective, and the Tioket-of-leave Man, took place, 
Parker, the clerk, became so atfcctcd that he went 
out of the theatre, got three envelopes, and sent 
jEL.wn back to his cm|iloyers. 

Oh ! the proplietic vision of Shakspeare, 
** I have heard 
That guilty creatures sitting at a play 
Have, by the very cunning of the scene. 
Been struck so to the soul, that presently 
They have proclaimed their malefactions." 

Hamlet, 'M Act. 



ITEW OAEPETS TOE SPRING. 

A new and splendid assortment of 

C ^ H F E T S , 

Have just been received, which can be purchased 
S5 Per Cent less 

Than on the 1st day of Marcli, at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co.'s, 

43 KORTH PBARL STREKT, 
ALBAMY. 



S. r. URAWX & CO.. 

a T^ O C E R s , 

AND DKALEK.S IN 

Pme Teas, Pure Coffees, Pniits, &c., 

124 STATE STREET, 

(1st door above State Geological Rooms,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Sajicel C. Bradt. Wm. McKown. 



J. H. HIDI^EV, 

5<fc3 I3ROAJD-WA.Y, JVLBAISTY, 

(Four doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER' 

DEALER IN 

STEIXWAY & SONS, 

CHIC'KERING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAY'S 




PIANO FORTES. 

AGENT FOK 

OABIHTET OEGAITS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN nAK.MOMl.^ISS, 

Melodeone, Guitars, Violinf, AccordeoiiB, Sheet 
Millie, Miieic Books, Musi^-al InstrumentP, 

Violin Strings, niid 
I>In^Ical Merchandise of every description. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODEUFF; 

INVITE Tni: ATTENTION OF 

BTJTEES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OP 

English, French, German & American 

AND 

- C U T L E H Y. 

SM'etles, Eng'lisli nixl Reiined liar 
aud Itiindle Iron. 

Spiing Steel, Oast Steel, Out Nails, 

Out & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Spriflgs and Axles, &c., 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 

CiOOnVKAR Rfl ItHKR ]>EPOX. 

PvUEBER GOODS, 

i "Wholesale and R.etail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD,; 

498 Broadway, ncnr'y opposite Stnnwix Hall, 
tn'O Doors above lUaiileu Ijane. 



B. W. WOOSTER, 

MANnFACTlJEER 0¥ 

RoscM'Ood, 

Maliopaiiy, 

iVnIniit. 

and Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, leathers, leather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms. 

No. 57 and .5ft South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

ly PARTICL'LAK CAKE taken iu naUiiii; for 
Transpnrtatiou. 



WIrE &M''0«Es 



Ma^lT 



3-^U 'H ■<! 



CATX AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine our large and Complete Assortment of 

Hair, Nail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

EllUSHES, 

OOMBS OF EVERY DESCEIPTION, 

OILS AND POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

Iiii1>iii'>< <;3ei>iiin<- IC-vtraets, Hand 
.■^lirrorsi, l''aiiey 'roilet taoods; 

Anil in faet evervthiu!^ fur a 

co:m3?lb:te u-oilet outfit. 

Stran/^ers visiting the City wonlil du well to eall 
and examine. 

DEXTER & NEI.I.EGAK, 

Cor. State and N. Pearl Sts. 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep eonetantly on hand a full aseortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AM) 
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blank Books of 
Every Description, 



Ho ! to the Exchange 

Building! !! 

Ye Millions mIio Visit tUc Orcnt 

BAZAAR, 

And tixm over to his Excellency 

T. SQUIRES- BROKER, 

TOUB 

4iiOI.I>, 

^II.VF.IS, 

«'<HI»o:n'S, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAME THE VERY 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The preeions metals are now eommanding. Re- 
memlier the number, 

1 Exchange Building, loot of State Street 



F. :\-. i^ii.i., 

DF.AI.KR I.V 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL, 

:>'o. 46 Orand, Cor. Hamilton St., 

AND 

Cor. Church and Lydius Sts., 
ALBANY, - . . N. Y. 



Feu. 27. 



T II K CANTEEN 



71 



E. W. BOUGHTON. 

AVliok'sale and Ki-tiul I)e:iler for Caub, in 

HATS, (IPS A\D STRAW GOODS. 

LADIES' AND GENTLEMEXS PUUS, 

UlKiibretllaSs Traveling Bagaj 
And Canes, 

a.50 River Street, Troy. N. A'. 



EMPIRE STOVE WORKS, 

IIICKS, WOLFK & CO., 

Munufucttirerg and Wholesale Dealers in, 

St©Yes» heaters & Eltnges, 

OFFICE AXD SALES ROOM, 

263 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

djfiiir |)u!)Iit;ition ;uib JJc lusjjiijjcr gcpt. 

MAGAZINES, BOOKS, ^ 

And N e ^v s p a 1? e r s , 

RECEIVED REGILARLY. 

240 River Street, Troy, K". Y. 

Near the Troy House. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHING STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Douw's Buildiug.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

rASlIION.\BLE CLOTHING OF EVERY 
description always on hand, and for sale at the 
very lowest rates for cash. Clothing made to order 
in tlie neatest and best manner, and latest styles — 
Warranted to Fit. Always on hand, Cravats, Hand 
kerchiefs. Shirts, Collars,' Bosoms, Suspenders, Half 
Hose. Under Shirts, Drawers. &c.. &c. 



J. RANKIN, 

UE.\r.Elt l.-J 

BOOTS AND SHOES, 

No. 41 'Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY, N. Y. 



■WAREHOUSE OF THE CLINTON STOVE 'WOEKS. 

rULLEE, WAEEEN & CO., 

255 and 257 River street, Troy, N. Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebrated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and Appurtenances. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. 234 Uiver St., corner of Fir.-^t, Ti'oy, N. Y. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 

!!>iii:tl.A]^d ^vooi.., 

rnibroiilery Pitlterns, Ciienilles, Filling 8ilt(, 

Fancy C'oniI)H, iJrushoB, Perfumery, (."utU-ry, 

ELEOAXT FANS, OPEliA GLASSES, AEIUMS, 

Traveliuff lUi;i«. Dressing Cases, I'ortfoIioB, Desks, 

3III.ITARY AND UEGALIA GO^OS, 

Skalew, Fi^-liin^ Tiu-kle, Canes, Unibrelhin, 
London niid Paris P\iney Articles, 

tSnitahle for Holiday and Bridal Prewents. 

Daily Receiving New and Pasliionable Goods. 
GRAND OPENING 

NEW SPRING GOODS. 

AT 

J. A. POST'S, 

406 Ufon<l>vay, :?I:irbIe llall. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cl(ui!i8, &c., now open. 



INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANV. 

Capital and Suiiilus, $240,000. 

ADAAI VAN ALLEN, Prest. 

TIIOS. SCHUYLER, Vice Prcs't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 



-Vdjini 
.lol,n 
C. P. 
M. H 
•Tpsse 
Peter 
H. D. 
Chaa. 
L. M. 



UIKKCrOKS. 



Van Allen, 
II. licynolds, 
Williams. 
. Read, 
C. Polts, 
Ikll>nluath, 

Hawkins, 

II. Adams, 

I'almer, 

A'isscln 



Thomas .'^iluivler, 
Arrhihahl M.'Clure, 
•John (J. White, 
Isaac A. Chapnjan, 
Charles li. Lansinjf, 
Thco. V. Ilinnphrey, 
.laijics W. Eaton. 
Charles I!. Redlield, 
E. A. Durant, 
Ten Evck. 



OHive, :\o. 'i-AH Ui-oatltvay, 

(Over Albany Exchange Bank.) 



Hemoval. 
ANTHONY riSK'S SONS 

X\T II'L REJIOVE on or about the Ist of May, 

' > to 519 Broadw.ay, where they will keep con- 
stantly on hand a large stock of School and Miscel- 
laneous Books, together with Photograi>h Albums, 
and a large assortment of Fancy and .Staple Station- 
ery. Blank Books made to order on short notice. 
All new publications received as soon as published. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS, 

71 State Street. 



GEO. HAEEIS & SON, 
LIVERY STABLES, 

€or. niaideu Laue and James St., 

And 82 Maiden Lane ; also, 

117 State street, 117 

GEORGE HARKIS. HENKY IHRRIS. 



1>ARUKR A O'ltRIEiV, 

FASHIONABLE 

MTLITAEY AND CITIZENS' TAILORS, 

>o. 4S1 Broadway, 

ST.A.NWIX H^LTjEXTILDUsTG-. 

ALBANr, N. Y. 



ALBANY LAW SCHOOL. 

The Spring Term opens on the 
First Tuesday of Marcli, 1$6-1. 

Three Terms cons-titute a conrse. 

Professous — Hon. Ii-a Harris, Amaea J. Parker, 
and Amos Dean. 
Circulars obtained from Amos Dean, Albany, N. Y. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Clieinicals, l>rug'!a, ?Iedicine>!<, 

Paints, Oils, Olass, Tarnisliei^ 
and Uye-StutTs, 

Nos. 32 and 34 Washington Avenue, 

AIJJA.V4-, N. V. 



J. A. O'ltlEIKrV, 

DEALEE IN HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 

13 O ISf JNT IC T S , 

RIBBONS, LACES, & o . , 

45 J\orth Pearl St., 
Between Steuben Street and Maiden Lane. 

The "Eamily" Newspaper. 

How welcome the moment that places beside me, 

The family c.4.vtee.\" fresh from the press ; 
Though blessed with all others, were this boon 
denied me, 

'Twere surely a grievance that naught could 
redress. 
It soothes with c^uietude every emotion, 

And into my mind much wisdom instills ; 
It gives me a respite like that of the ocean, 

It tells me the spot to buy Wing's Union Mills. 



PAXKOi^S OF xiie 

SANITAJRY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
No. 40 State Street, 

And examine the Coin Silverware, Diamonds, 

Watches and Eich Jewelry, 

All of which will be olfcred at much lower th.™ 
usual prices, 

FOR A FEW DAYS. 

N. B. — The wajor part of the assortment will bo 
sold off at OLD PRICES. 

Only Opposition, ISii, Ye.Tr. 

SIGN WATCH AND SPECTACLES, 
B. L. HOOD. 



ROBKISX H.AII>lf.AW, 

-r^ETERIXARY SURGEON and Veterinary 
T Pharmaceutical Chemist, late of Cincinnati, 
Graduate in 1840 of the Royal Veterinary College 
of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Scotland, Prof. Dicks, 
under the patromige of the Highland Agricultural 
.Society of Scotland ; Fellow and Hon. Fellow of 
the V. M. A., &c., and kite Assistant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons: William J. Goodwin, 
Birmingham, 'iCngland ; ^\'illiain Slevly, London; 
Ed. Dycer, of Dycer's Repository. Steijl'ien's Green, 
Dtiblm, havin'' removed his office' from John Cutler's 
.Stables, may he consulted daily on Diseases of 
Horses, &c., at his residence, No. 22 HAWK, 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



ICOOK^, SXATIO?«EKY, 

PHOTOGRArHIC ALBUMS, 

And other Articles connected witli the Trade. 

Sold "Wholesale & Eetail, 

BV 

S. R. GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET, 

-A. LIB ANY. 



Bazaar Postage Stamps 

Can he procured at tlie Book and Music Stores. 
and at the Post Office in the Bazaar. All letters 
placed in the Letter Box must be prepaid. 

GEO. P. TEN BROECK, Secretary, 



72 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 27. 



The Southom Girl ; or, Linkiim's Sculp. 

DEDICATED TO THE WIOWA.M. 



"—bring me Linkum'fl Sculp.'' 
Extract from a Sonthern Girls letter. 

You are goiug far away love 
To flglit the wicked Yanks, 
You may meet with Beastly Butler, 
Or perhaps with hlue nose Banks ; 
But uiy heart is always with yon, 
And I all my tears will gulp, 
If you'll only surely send me 
Old Abe Liukum's bloody sculp. 

Other girls may crave a likeness 

Of the one who stirred love's dreams, — 

Other girls may hang Yank toe-bones 

Round their necks like strings of beans ; 

But my heart lies got one passion, 

It will always linger there, 

Satisfy if — you can do it — 

Bring me Old Abe Liukum's hair. 

If you only know my feelings, 
Such a warmth and such a glow. 
How they always overcome me 
When I think that you must go ; 
Such a heat, and such a fervor, — 
My poor heart dissolves to pnlp 
When I think you may not bring me 
Old Abe Liukum's bloody sculp. 

Other girls have scull and cross-bonea 
That belonged once to the Yanks ; 
They are nice but they are common. 
So if you'd deserve my thanks. 
And my true love everlasting. 
I am sure you're very cnlp — 
Able, if you do not bring me 
Old Abe Liukum's bloody sculp. 

In the peaceful glorious future, 
When we're joined and hand in baud, 

Cultivate the old plantation 

With three nigs to the acre of land — 

Then when on our dying couches, 

We'll surrounded by our Iifirs, 

Leave them nisgers, lands and blessings, 

But most precious Linkum's hairs. 

Hug me tighter, closer, darling. 

One more kiss before you go, 

Care not though my eyes are streaming, 

March to meet the hated foe. 

Tear yourself from my embraces, — 

I my childish tears will gulp, — 

Go my own, my sweetest darling, 

But oh, bring me Linkum's sculp! 



F.uTH AND Works. — J. is a clergyman, but 
he can't help doing it now and then. Last 
evening K was a little lazy in filling an ap- 
pointment at the Bazaar. He protested his 
watch had deceived him, and that he could 
put no /(lith in it. J. replied : '• Well, what 
of that ; you don't want/ni//t in a watch ; you 
need worksl " We were shocked, and threat- 
ened to bring the case before the presbytery. 
J. impenitcntly replied that it would only 
prove a watch case. 



]\EW !>!il»APi:K, 

Late Publication and Maga2dne Depot. 

NEW YORK. PHIL.\DELPHIA & BOSTON 
Weekly, aud New Voik Daily Papers, always 
on hand. 

BON TON, GODEY'S, PUTEK.SON'.S, FRANK 
LESI.IE>S FASHION BOOK, &c , i&e., 

FOR SALE AT 

THOl^IA-S HASTINGS' 
News Room, Miisenm Building. 




■ DANIEL L. WEAVER, -^^ 

The hiri^i'st ami eiimll'.'yt 

UMBEELLAS, PAEASOLS,PAEASOLETTES, 

etc., etc., 

ALL OF THE BEST MATERIAL, 

Constantly on hand and made to order, at 

-19 Crireoii strot'l, ■*» 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STR.VNGERS IN THE CITY, DURING THE 
continuance of the Army Relief Ba/.mir. can 
obtain atlniission to this Park for 25 cents. Cars 
leave the Exchange evei-y ten minutes. The signal 
for skating is a red hall on the Hagstaff at foot of 
State street, by day, anil a red light at night. 



A. D. SHEPAllD & CO.'S 

F j^ T E isr T 

SKLF-MAISINO 

FLOUR, 

JUST INTRODUCED, 

Is tlic Best, ^Io!St Kooiioiiii<-al »u<I 
jVIo«t Ilvnitltlul I'loiir in iiwo. 

It is put up in 6-lb. packages, and sold by most 
of the grocere. ^very housekeeper ehould try it. 

D E F O T: 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

J^ J-, IB J^ IsTl^ . 

S. Y. PAYN, Agent. 



J. L. HAEEISON, 

Cur. First and Congrees Streets, Troy, 

SKlllTS, C01{S1':TS, 
ZEPHYR WORSTED, 

AND 

PA HIS FANCY GOODS. 

TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, &c. 



NEW AND BEAUTITUL 

STYLES OF 

FHETsClI NOTE PAPEPtS 

ASl> 

ENVELOPES, 

stamped with Initials, a Plate and 50 
Finely Engraved Cards, for $1.50. 

AT 

NEWCOMB & COS., 
524 Broadway, 

(Nc-ar llie Deluvan House,) 



I Vow it is too Bad 

*' I am saving; up my mom-v," 
A prudent houee-wile eiud, 

*' Fur ail that has Iwcn tuld me, 
And bw tlio ibin-' I've read. 



" I will lie al)le s<ton to buy 

A C'flrpot for this floor, 
And Ity the toil it docn cost me 

What one can want it more ? 

*' Dame Gossip said this evening, 

As she dropn'd into tea. 
That Wats<»n trad the cheapest goods 

That ever she did see, 

" The clicapest and the very best 

That ever merchant hyd ; 
Then shall I louj-'cr pcrulj this floor 

I vow it is too bad." 

OHAUNCEY WATSON, 
115 State Street, Carpet 'store. 



CHINA TEA COMPANY, 

78 Stale Street, Albnuy. 

NEW CROP 

ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, 

FOK THE 

retaiIj trade. 



J. H. IVTcOLTTRE, 

WHOLES.VLE DKAI.EU I.V 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

PAl.-^TS, OILS, 

AND 

]\o. 70 State Street, Albuny. 



,1. 3r. 1IA«EK, 

FARMERS' HOTEI-,,i 

42 Washingtou Avenue, 
ALBANY. 



A. Sc J. c. Koo:vz, 

WHOLE.SALE Jt RETAIL DEALERS IN 

OAEPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 

5a STATE STISEET, 

A-LBjVNY, - . - N". Y. 




" Tli^T OMEER-S BXJT ISTOT IN^EBI^I-A-TES-" 



No. 7.] 



ALBAISTY, MONDAY, FEBRUAEY 29, 1864. 



[Price 10 Cents. 



ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR. 



BILL OF FARE. 



Turkey, 15 

Chicken, 15 

Tongue, 15 

RoaBt Ham, 15 

Roast Beef, 15 

Corned Beef, 10 

Pork and Beans, 10 

Boiled Ham, 10 

Sandwiches 5 

A la mode Beef, 15 

Bread and Pickles, 10 



PASTRY. 

Pie per piece, 5 and 10 

Cake, 5 and 10 

Tarts, 5 



OYSTERS. 

Oysters raw, 25 

'* stewed, 25 

" pickled, 25 



EXTRAS. 



Prairie Hens, 25 

Quail 3S 

Ice Cream 15 

Water Ices, 15 

Coffee per cup, 10 

Tea per cup, 10 



Chicken Salad, 15 

Charlotte de Russe, . 20 

Jelly per glass, 15 

Lemonade, 5 

Blanc Mange, 10 

Cranberry Sauce, . .. 10 



Inside Pictures of the Bazaar. 

>0. 3. 



MILITARY DEPARTMENT. 

BATTLE FLAGS, TROPHIES, ORDNANCE, ARMS, 
&C., &C. 

The collections of this department, depos- 
ited principally by tbe " Bureau of Military 
Statistics," or through its agency, occupies 
the western transept, and faces the United 
States booth. The floor space, eighteen hun- 
dred square feet, and the three side walls, 
are crowded with objects of high historic 
value and of great present interest. Through 
the admirable taste of Mr. Piepenbrink, this 
endless variety of articles is so arranged that 
the collection is presented in the most favor- 
able manner. 

The influence of General Sprague has ob- 
tained from the authorities at Washington 
many articles for this department which oth- 
erwise would not have been procured ; and 



other sources have been successfully applied 
to. We mention a few of them below. 

From Washington's Head Quarters, New- 
burgh, N. Y. — Washington's Head Quarters 
is owned by the State, having been bought 
in at a mortgage sale on behalf of the U. S. 
Deposit Fund, several years since. The 
building was occupied by Washington and his 
family from 1780 to August, 1783, and it was 
here that his masterly reply to the famous 
" Newburgh Letters " was written. The 
place is also of historic interest from the fact 
that it was the scene of the disbandment of 
the army of the Revolution, Nov. 14, 1783, so 
eloquently described by Thacher in his Jour- 
nal, as well as from the early period at which 
the building was erected. The building has 
not been changed iu any material respect 
since its occupation by Washington, having 
received only such repairs as were necessary 
for its preservation. 

Soon after the purchase of the property by 
the State an effort was made to give addi- 
tional interest to the place by collecting and 
depositing there manuscripts and other relics 
of the Revolution, of the war of 1812, and of 
the Mexican war. A large number of articles 
from the old State Arsenal were removed 
thither by permission of the proper authori- 
ties, and contributions from individuals 
invited. To the patriotism and liberality of 
Mr. Enoch Carter, of Newburgh, however, tbe 
public are mainly indebted for the very inter- 
esting collection of articles now deposited 
there. 

It would afibrd us pleasure to notice at 
length the articles which, by Mr. Carter's 
permission, have been placed in that part of 
the Bazaar assigned to the " Bureau of Mili- 
tary Statistics," for exhibition. They are 
sufficientl}' identified, however, in the cata- 
logue of that department, and we will simply 
say that they embrace many curious and 
valuable historical relics. A musket stock 
used and broken at Bunker Hill ; a pistol 
captured at Trenton ; a pistol captured at 
Yorktown, and believed to have been the 
property of Lord Cornwallis ; a Hessian cav- 
alry officer's boot, in contrast with a cavalry 
boot of the present period ; the sword of Col. 



Aaron Burr; curious and ancient powder 
horns and Indian implements ; surgical in- 
struments used by an army surgeon of the 
Revolution ; Lafayette's camp kettle ; Wash- 
ington's razor and his fire-shovel : a lady's 
basque of 1614; a lady's dress of 1776, in 
contrast with one of the present day (the lat- 
ter contributed for that purpose by Miss 
Abell, of Albany), and a number of other 
articles, prominent amo'ng which is a piece of 
the famous " Gobelin Tapestry," brought to 
this country by the Coeyman family, in 1622. 
This collection is receiving its full share of 
attention from visitors. 

From E. D. Ellsworth, Esq., and adjoining 
the collection from Washington's Head Quar- 
ters, is the coat, the pants, and other articles 
of the gallant and lamented Ellsworth ; the 
last letter written by him to his parents ; the 
gun with which he was killed, and the rebel 
flag of the Marshall House, iu the removal of 
which he sacrificed his life. A whole volume 
of history is here presented, and standing 
sentinel at its title page is its living witness, 
Lieut. Brownell, who so promptly avenged 
the death of his gallant commander. 

The War Department, upon application, 
authorized the commandant at West Troy 
Arsenal to loan for exhibition any property 
there deposited, and Col. Hagner availed him- 
self of the privilege, of sending a series of 
articles of exceeding interest. Among these 
is a bronze 24 pounder and carriage, surren- 
dered by Burgoync ; a modern 30 pound Par- 
rott gun complete ; a pair of Cohorn mortars ; 
two howitzers used by Wayne in the Indian 
wars ; a series of grape, canister, shells and 
shot, with and without cartridges ; specimens 
of small arm projectiles, powder and other 
articles too numerous to specify. Lest the 
visitor should shrink from the presence of 
huge cartridges apparently ready for the gun, 
it may be noticed, that although externally 
similar, and put up at the laboratory, they 
contain nothing but saw dust. 

From E. Remington & Sons, of Ilion, the 
celebrated arms manufacturers, the Bureau of 
Military Statistics has received a velvet lined 
case, containing perfect samples of their rifle, 
army and navy revolvers, and the Springfield 



74 



THE CANTEEN. 



Feb. 29. 



rifle musket ; together with finished and un- 
finished parts, in all stages of completion. In 
all there are 215 separate pieces, showing to 
the ej'e all parts of the gun, superior in work- 
manship to any elsewhere made, and together 
forming a most interesting study. This is a 
very valuable gift to the Bureau, and is so 
esteemed. This case is conspicuously dis 
played. 

From the Manufactory of Augustiis Viele 
^ iions, West Troy, have been sent for exhi- 
bition and permanent preservation, in the 
Bureau of Military Statistics, a series of solid 
shot, shells, and grape shot, ranging from 13 
inch downward, and a huge stand of grape, in 
which each ball weighs 12 pounds. These 
have been prepared with special neatness. 

From the Manufactory of Geo. H. Law- 
rence, of West Troy, there has been received 
as a similar permanent donation, a series of 
solid shot, howitzers, shells, canister, cart- 
ridges, caps, fuses, &c., of exceeding interest, 
and put up with great taste. These may be 
contrasted with a serfes of ancient and modern 
projectiles, loaned from the Albany Armory. 
From the latter some have also been received, 
specimens of most of the fire-arms now in 
use, trophy cannon of Saratoga and Yorktown, 
of glorious revolutionary memory, and a large 
number of arms used in decorating the wails, 
and of no particular history. 

From the Collection of the '• Bureau of Mili- 
tary Statistics," and through the kindness of 
friends, a great number and variety of arms 
have been arranged, but the limits of this 
article forbid the details, for which the reader 
is referred to the Catalogue, of which a second 
edition is prepared. We observe prominent 
among depositors, the names of E. farter, 
Esq., of Newburgh ; Hon. C. L. Bealo of Co- 
lumbia county ; Col. Mix of the 3d N. Y. 
Cavalry ; E. Ellsworth, father of the lamented 
colonel of the 11th N. Y. regiment, and 
others. 

From the New Y'ork Arsenal were received, 
through the courtesy of Gen. Farrell, several 
very interesting arms of historical interest. 

From R. P. Parrott, of Cold Spring, we 
notice a series of rifled projectiles of 10, 30, 
100 and 300 pounds weight, and from Capt. 
E. C. Boynton, of West Point, an exceedingly 
interesting series of articles used as projec- 
tiles and otherwise with heavy artillery. 
These are all permanent deposits in the 
Bureau of Military Statistics. An interesting 
series of projectiles and other relics from An- 
tietam, was loaned for exhibition from the 
cabinet of Lowville Academy, and among 
these we notice a rocket, used as a projectile 
in war; several military rebel hats, "the 
worse for wear ; " bayonets and broken 
muskets. 

From S. H. Ransom <f Co., was received a 
torpedo taken from the Tennessee river near 



Fort Henry, and specimens of projectiles and , but eloquent witnesses of patriotism that finds 
arms of historical interest. | no parallel in historj'. About seventy of 

From Gen. Cooper, of Albany, was received these are the permanent property of the state, 
a small cannon on its original carriage, of transferred to the Bazaar, from the rooms of 
revolutionary history. I the Bureau of Military Statistics, under a con- 

Others 
wliich 

mon Van Rensselaer at the battles of Miami is the flag of the Albany Republican Artil- 
aud Queenston. I lery, of the war of 1812. On the north side, 

The memories of the Revolution are re- is a collection of rebel flags, loaned from the 
called by an ancient powder horn received War Department, together with several of 



The fan Rensselaer family have placed in current resolution of the Legislature, 
the collection the swords worn by Gen. Solo- are deposited to be withdrawn, among 



from Van Vose, of Bath, and other relics from 
other sources. Nor is the old French war 
without its memento, in the tomahawk and 
the scalping knife. Aid tracing back still 
further the stream of time, through the twi- 
light of tradition into the oblivion of the unre- 



like character belonging to the state. 

On the opposite side, is the rebel flag torn 
from the stafl" on the Marshall House in Alex- 
andria, by the lamented Ellsworth, on the 
24th of May, 1861. It is loaned by the Fire 
Department of New York, and received by 



corded past, we find the arrow-head and thej the hand of a special messenger, 
spears used in nameless battles between un- But it is in vain that we attempt to con- 
known Indian tribes. Thus every American dense into one article, tliat which fills some 
war has its mementoes, laden with history, fifty pages of printed matter in the catalogue 
and full of instruction, as we trace by them of army trophies. We can only touch upon a 



few points, referring to the document just 
mentioned for details, and reserving for a 
future occasion, the privilege of again noting 
such facts of interest as may be deemed 



E. A. IVES, 

Manufacturer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 

FOR Li^UIKS AND MilSSES, 

In all the rinest Fabrics and Latest Styles. 

LARGE STOCK OF FINE DRESS 

GOODS 

At IVES' New York Store, 

Cannon Place, TroT. 



the progress of the military art, from the time 
when a rude stockade was a fortress of im- 
pregnable strength, down through successive 
ages to the present time, when iron plates and 

granite walls, of massive thickness, scarcel}' j worthy of particular attention 
offer a shelter against the more ponderous 
projectiles and steel pointed shot of modern 
artillery. 

In the series of projectiles, ranging from a 
few grains to three hundred pounds, and from 
the calibre of the smallest pistol to that of 
the largest mortar and heaviest cannon, we 
may trace the progress and learn the attain- 
ments (if military art; and as we read of Par- 
rott, James, Brooks, Hotchkiss, Blakely, 
Armstrong, Shenkl, and many other kinds of 
projectiles used in war, these terms will con- 
vey a more concise idea than heretofore. In- 
deed, but few can leave tlie department 
assigned to military trophies without receiv- 
ing large accessions to their knowledge upon 
subjects which the times have rendered inter- 
esting to all. In the course of the exhibition 
we have heard military men of large experi- 
ence remark that they now first saw certain 
articles about which they had often heard or 
read, but which they never before had seen. 

But above all these, and of intrinsic interest 
far exceeding all the rest together, are the 
worn and tattered, but not dishonored flags 
of our state regiments, that after being spread 
to the breeze in every battle of the war, in 
which our troops have participated, have been 
brought home, and consigned to the state 
military archives. They may truly be called 
the jewels of the state ; and as the foreign 
traveler on vi.siting the Tower of London, is 
shown the crown jewels and other treasured 

appendages to royalty — so may we, and ge-i<.-n:se attention to businese enable him" to sell all 
nerations that shall come after us, be able to i K™de8 ami qualities at lower prices tbau are asked 

' i elsewhere, 

visit, and in reverence survey these sacred 



J. E. HUMrHREY, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS, MEDICINES, 

Kerosene, Coal Oil, Benziiiei &c. 

Agent for the National White Lead Co. 

39 Washington Aven\ie. 



Proprietor of the Yankee or Eub it in Liniment, 



GREAT BARGAINS. 

Our readers will find that by purchasing 
CARVETS, Oil. CLoi-IIS, 



CHAUNCEY WATSON, 

115 8lnle Strci'l, near !St. Ft'ler's Cbiircb, 

THEY save a percentage of tlie cost of such 
Goods, as Mr. Watson's liubt expenses and 



No. 



emblems of a natiou's greatness — and silent I 



Remember «'AXSO:>', 

No. lis State Street. 



Feb. 29. 



THE CANTEEN 



75 



TWEDDLE HALL MUSIC STORE, 

(next door to hall entrance.) 
S5 State Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Fortea, 

Knabe & Go's. Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Marshall & Traver's "Parlor Gem." 

Only agency for Prince & Co.'e nnequaled Melode- 

ous nnd tlarraoniuins, and Ciii'burt, Needham 

& Co.'e uneqnaled Melodeoua aud 

Harmoniums. 

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

SHEET MTJSIO AND MUSIC BOOKS. 

STRATTON & FOOTE'S 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

MARTIN'S AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of Musical instruments and merchan- 
dise. Low prices, fair dealing, and all goods 
warranted to prove as represented. 



NE-W YORK 



W. F. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



XEL.I..ER & PAGE, 

GENTS' rURNISHING EMPORIUM, 

46'^ & 464 BROADWAY. 



Shirts and Collars made to order, 

Also, Agents for the Celebrated 

Wheeler & WUson Sewing Machine. 



JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen Ware, 

LOOKIiXG GLASSbS, Ac, 
NO. aeo RIVER STREET, 

TROT N. T. 



HOUCK'S HOTEIi, 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



CHRISTIAN" HOUCK, - Proprietor. 
J. A. HOTJCK, . - - Agent. 



WATCHES, JEWELEY 



SILVER WARE. 

ir M. w E :\ ID E I. r, , 

- -- (late Wendell & Feltman,) 



IMPORTER OF 



Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paris Fancy Goods, &c. 

dealp;k in 

SILVER AND PLATED WARE, 
Ricli Je^vclry, &.C, 

Fine Watches and Chronometers carefully re- 
paired by experienced workmen. 

WM. WENDELL, 
480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hall. 



CLOTHING HOUSE, 




V9 State Street, Albany, JS. Y. 

L. D. HUTCHINS, Proprietor. 

CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
SUITS, to be made to order in first class style, 
at short notice. Also Fine Ready-JIade Clothing 
and Furnishing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



a 



LATHAM, 

THE" HATTER, 

558 BKOADTVAY, 

OPPOSITE DELAVAN HOUSE. 



PECK'S HOTEL. 

ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. 

(Late McOardle's.) 
530 & 533 Broadway 

AND 

37 and 39 James Street, 

ALBANY, N. T. 
BELAVAJV PECK, 

PROPRIETOR. 



EOOUII^'O CSL,ASSES, 

AVINOOW^ CORNICES, 

CONSOLE TABLES, 

MAEBLE SLABS AND BEACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design nnd fjuality, never before offered 
in this city. 



ENGEAVINGS AND LITHOGEAPHS 

Picture Cord nnd Tasscli), LookiDg Glass Plate 
JOH.-V PL,AI>YVEL.L,, 

MANUFACTURER, 
I^o. 15 NOTtTn PEARL SX., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



1>. ^V. CAinPBEEE, 

DEALER IN 

OLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOP SKIRTS. 

And Manufacturer of Pine and Fashionable 
CLOAKS AI>'n MAI>'TH:.l,AS, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicely made article, will be satisfied by an 
examination that this is the place to leave their 
orders. 



JAS. "W. ItIORAN«E, 

PRACTICAL 

UPHOLSTERER. 
WINDOW SHADES, 

Gilt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Feathers, &c., 

39 NOETH PEAEL STEEET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



K. T. K. I.ANS1I\GH & CO.I 

Ladies and Gent's Furnishing Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

554 BROAOWAV. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROTER &. BAKER S. Of. CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK, 

DEALER IN 

"WOOID -A.2SriD OO^Li. 

Yard Comer of Franklin and Bassett Sts., 

ALBANY. 

Lehigh, Lackawanna, Peach Mountain, White Ash, 
Cumberland and Blacksmith COAL. 

Hickory, Hard Maple, Beach, Oak, Hemlock. 
White aud iellow Pine WOOD. 



jy Hope is the parent of " I'll try." But for it 
vphere were the noble galaxy of statesmen, war- 
riors and inventors that shine eo brightly in the 
firmament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Morse and 'Wing. The latter has fully realized his 
fondest hope in the production of the flour of the 
family— Wing's Union Flour. 



76 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 29. 



PTVr.F? OF 

FEENCH NOTE PAPEES & ENYELOPES, 

Stamped with Initials. 

A Plate, and 50 finely engraved Cards for $1 .50, at 

NE'WCOMB & Co"s, 
634 BROADWAY, 534 

Near the Delavan Houee. 



W. J. & R. H. SCOTT, 

Manufacturere and Dealers in 

military, Fire Department, 

Theatrical and Civic Association Goods, 

FIKE - ARMS, FISHING TACKLE, ORNA- 
MENTS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 
NAVY BUTTONS, GILT LACES, 
CORDS, &c., &c,, 

PICKPOCKET-PROOF POCKETS, 

Marking Ink and i^tamps for Clothing, Stencil 
Plates a7id Branding Irons. 

No. 60 State St., at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

-A^LBAJSTY, ]Sr. Y. 

Sword, Pistol and Gun Repairing done at ehort 
notice. Old guns and piBtols taken in trade. 
Second hand guns and pistola sold on commiseion. 
We will warrant all our guns sold, and if we cannot 
satisfy the purchaser we will refund the money. 



FRANK H. LITTLE, 

BOOKSEI^EEK & i^TATIOAER, 

No. 83 State Street. 



Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

raOTOGR^VPil AI.BXJJSIS, 

Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

I,AW AND PENSION BI.ANK.S, 

83 State Street, South Side. 



NEW YOEK LACE STORE. 

CSEO. F. KAKRI.>«XOI\, 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDLE HALL,, ALBANY, 

AND FORMERLY OF 

633 Broadway, X. Y. City, 

IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADDI- 
tion to his Extensive Assortment of Rich Laces 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 

SPENCEH'S CUEMISETTS AND SLEEVES 

Made np and to Order. 
GEO. F. FARBINGTON, 

r NORTH PEARL ST. 



HAEVEY E, WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBANY. 

Skillful Workmen, Low Rents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy. 



WAGER & FALES, 

Manufacturers and WTiolesale Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 

NO. 275 RIYER STREET, 
XKOY, ^, Y. . 

James Wager. Andrew B. Fales. 



1IERK14 K'S 

AEMY AND NAYY PILLS. 

Tlie IVhole World 1 uitcd. 

Sick People* Think, 

AFTER WHICH ACT, 

HERRICK'S SUGAR COATED 
FILLS. 

CHILDREN CRY FOR THEM. 



(tr trouliln. Each phipter will wenr from one to 
four months, and in rlieumatic roniphtintH, spmine 
and bruises, frequently etfect cures when all other 
remedies fail. Full dn-ections will be found on the 
back of each. Public speakers, vomiiets and minis- 
ters of the gospel, and otliers, will ytron^'tbeu their 
lun^'s and improve their voices by wearing them on 
their breast. Price 25 cents. 




rpHi; 

1 An 



1HIS REMARKABLE 

merican remedy is 

carrying the world* by 
storm. Over five millions 
of boxes are sold annu- 
ally. Composed entirely 
of 'Flowers, Roots, Bal- 
sams and Extracts — their 
effect on the Iiuman sys- 
tem is pleasant, satisfac- 
tory and successful. Act- 
ing directly on tlie blood, 
glands, Bofids and Uuideof 
the body, tbcir use is at- 
tended with the happiest 
crtects. In sudden attacks 

___. of diseases, one or two 

doh-es almost always cures. In old standing cases 
<>t sickness, small doses — repeated frequently — so 
cleanse the system that good health is the result. 
No change in employment or diet is necessary. 
They never cause sore months, swelled joints, ach- 
ing limbs, etc., as do many other kinds. They are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the money will be 
refunded. They are considered clieaper, safer, 
l>retier, and in all respects superior to any piu-gative 
pill in the world. 

In many cases, where the dreadl'ul ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to all appearance no human means could save life, 
patients have, by the use of tliese Pills, been re- 
stored to good health ; the devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

In consequence of the pleasantness of their opera- 
tion they are universally need in eveiT section of 
nur wide-extended country where they are made 
known, and are fast superseding every other prepa- 
ration of professed similar import. Upwards ol forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, solely 
from their use, since the introduction of thera into 
the United States, thus establishing the fact beyond 
all doubt that Herrick's Pills cure the (apjiareiitly) 
most opposite diseases by the one simple act of con- 
tinually evacuating the* bo\yels until the di^ea6e 
gives way ; therefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, the utility of Practice is iiow beyond all 
doubt. 

i'W The discovers' of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated \y\X\\ Dr. Ilcrnck. All others are counter- 
feits, and, if used, will do harm, and disappoint the 
sick. Herrick's Pills are elegantly put uj), 30 in a 
box. with a large sheet of directions, and sell for 25 
cents per box ; 5 boxes for $1. 

Sola by dealers everywhere. 




Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The Great StrcugtlicDcr and Palu Destroyer. 

The Best and Cheapest Household Remedy in the 
World. ^ 

Tliese renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress in the side and breast, in five hours. 
Indeed, so certain are they to do tliis, that the pro- 
prietor warrants them. Spread from resin, balsams 
itiid gums, on beautiful ki<l leather, renders them 
peculiarly adapted to the wants of females and 
others. Their applieatinu is universal— equally to 
the strong man, the fcelde woman and tliu delicate 
infant. To each and all they will prove a balm and 
a blessing. 

Their ase is agi-eeable, and without annoyance 



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blowing the smoke out 
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77 



Academy of Music. 

Tlie Ticket-ofljeave Man Htill ciiiUiiiues to attnut 
larj^e aiuiienceBto thi« favorite and fjieliioimble phuo 
of anmsement. Tli<? piece itself is doHcrviiij^'of moio 
consideration t!\an time or simce will iiennit at pre- 
eeut. The Tick^t-ot-Xiuavc Mini inciik-ates amoral 
worthy the attoa^v^a of alt claMtes of our citizens. 
Crime is depicteU'it* its nio»t. ^lowiilg colors, with 
alt the atiaocinte*^ knavei'V depetuieut theieOn ; and 
all who have witiieyseif the representation nuiet 
admit that the plot, eceiiery and impersonation of 
the characters are excellent, from bejjinninjy to end. 
The Tieket-of- Leave- Man will keep pOBBoeeion of 
the Academy for some time. 

The Lond/tn Tinirs, in speaking of this ^reat, 
moi-aldramii, uientionsu fact to which the ijrovincial 
press of Great Britain and Ireland has given con- 
firmation. 

A cierk who had absconded fi'om Liverpool with 
£2,500, the property of his employers, ai'ter visitinj^ 
many places, arn veil at Hirmingham about 5o"clock, 
and after taking some refreahment, went to a nopu 
lar place of amusement, to while away an hour 
As it happened, the piece which was being per 
fonutti on the occasion of this visit, was the licKet- 
of-Leave-Man, and the guilty man seems to have 
drawn a moral from the representation, for when 
the eceue in which the interview between Hawk- 
shaw, the detective, and the Ticket-of-Leave-Man 
took place, Parker, the clerk, became bo attected, 
that he went out of the theatre, got three envelopes, 
and sent £1,500 back U* his emidoyerB. 
Oh ! the memorable teachings of Shakspeare, 
" I have heard 
That guilty creatures sitting at a play 
Have, by the very cunning of the scene, 
Been stinick bo to the soul, that presently 
They have proclaimed their malefactions." 

Hamlet, 2d Act. 




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78 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 29. 




EDITED BY 



MR. SMITH. 



ALBANY, MONDAY, FEB. 29, 1864. 



The Second Week, 
We enter to-day upon the second week of 
the Bazaar. The first week was the happiest 
augury of brilliant and remunerative success. 
Every day a sea of people swayed and surged 
through the vast area, nor was their presence 
the only evidence they gave of their deep in 
terest in the Fair. Tlie sales were heavy, 
indicating that they had come with the deter- 
mination of contributing towards the grand 
object of all this effort and display. A liber- 
ality was manifested which was as gratifying 
to the managers as it was creditable to our 
citizens and those of the vicinity. All seemed 
to enter heartily into the spirit of the great 
enterprise, and there was universal satisfaction 
and commendation. 

The second week opens under the brightest 
auspices. There is every prospect th.it the 
success will be greater even than last week. 
The grand machinery is fairly in motion. It 
moves with perfect order and system. There 
is no jarring, no clashing, no untimely mis- 
haps. Our citizens are fairly awake to the 
glories of the Bazaar, and the enthusiasm has 
in no wise diminished. We have then every 
reason for expecting continued and augmented 
success. Let all feel that they can contribute 
to the great work, and Albany will have no 
cause to feel ashamed of its effort for the 
heroes of the army. 

An Incident that might have Occiured, 
" When Greek meets Greek then comes the 
tug of war." When Shaker meets Shaker let 
who will say nay, or more. Frid,-iy night as the 
sale of articles was going on briskly at the 
famous Shaker booth, where the energetic and 
quiet Senior Sister and her companions were 
exciting the admiration and delight of the 
visitors on account of their perfect imperson- 
ation of the Shaker character — in the midst 
of the crowd appeared a genuine broad- 
brimmed Shaker, attired in the full costume 
of his society. " Friend Obailiah how does 
thee do ? " said the Sanitary Shaker. " The 
Bisters are looking very well," says Lebanon. 
" Yea," from Sanitary, " Obadiah we want a 
suit of your clothes for one of our brethren ; 
lend us your suit, we will give you a complete 
outfit of worldly goods, so that you can go 
around and see the girls. " N.ay," from Oba- 
diah, who began to look as if there was some 
lingering longings for the pleasures of the 



world not entirely driven out of his soul; 
" nay, for that would be a violation {of our 
rules ; nevertheless, one must say thee looks 
much like those who live with us in Lebanon, 
and the maidens with thee would bo gladly 
welcomed to our home. Henrietta would be 
welcomed with much joy by the sisters who 
have deserted the world with all its gaudy 
attractions, and the hands of the brothers 
would be uplifted with thankfulness for such 
a brand snatched from the burning. Yea, my 
heart is filled with a holy joy that so many 
of you are drawn by the cords of love from 
the empty attractions of the world to the 
peaceful habits and modest attire of our 
society. If there were not so many of the 
rude people of the world around us I would 
wish to greet you with a holy kiss. Yea, 
verily." 

As the brother waxed warm in his admira- 
tion of the Sanitary Shakers, an older and 
more prudent member of the same respectable 
society was observed drawing near, his ear 
being attracted by the joyous strains with 
which Obadiah was discoursing. " Obadiah ! 
Obadiah I The discipline of the society must 
be visited on thy head ! The flesh pots of 
Egypt ! The gay maidens of the world ! Oh ! 
the evil one tempteth thee with grievous temp- 
tations ! Fly from them. Go to Lebanon, 
and return thanks that Abraham was near 
thee in this hour of thy danger, and that his 
warnings were unto thee as a grand protec- 
tion, a strong monitor against the enticements 
of the world's merry-mack." Obadiah left a 
sadder, but a somewhat wiser man. Abra- 



KA-CHUGS. 




The quarrel between the old North- 
ern political parties in respect of the rebellion, 
reminds us of a fact which tra nspircd down 
the river in a hay-field, last summer. Two 
men were mowing on a faim in Dutchess 
county, when there came up a rain norm, 
accompanied by lightning, which struck so 
near them as to prostrate both to the earth; 
and when they rose, they clinched each other 
and fought furiously, each charging the other 
with having knocked him down ! 



The South Carolinians, considering 
their history and their strong proclivity to 
treason, ought to have been on their guard 
when the first suggestions of secession were 
made, as was Mr. Clarke of the Knicker- 
bocker Magazine, in respect to lightning, 
according to an Irving anecdote. Mr. Clarke 
was visiting Mr. Irving at Sunnyside, when 
they drove out to Sleepy Hollow, and were 
caught in a storm of rain with thunder and 
lightning. Irving took refuge under a tree, 
and asked Clarke to join him, who refused, 
saying that his father had once taken refuge 
under a tree which was struck in a thunder 



storm, and he was prostrated and rendered 
ham indulged in a quiet growl, rubbed bis I insensible for several hours, and that he had 
glasses, and looking earnestly at the Sanitary enjoined it on his children never to do the 



Shakers, said to himself as he turned away : 
•' Yea, verily, the maidens are comely. Would 
that Obadiah were not here, for then would I 
enter into godly converse with them myself. 
But Obadiah is not prudent. He knoweth 
not the meaning of a still tongue. And 
scandal must be avoided. Yea, verily ! " The 
real Shakers passed away but the beauty of 
that Shaker— Booth still abideth. And the 
man of the South, as is his wont, gazed until 
a serene calm entered his soul. 

jt^" Switzeriand takes the high position 
among the representative nationalities of the 
Bazaar that it ought to take among the real 
nations of Europe. The costumes of the 
ladies seem just fitted for the rugged moun- 
tains and beautiful valleys which Tell loved 
so much, and their activity in performing 
their work is such as their fresh mountain air 
is well calculated to inspire. 

[^" The French booth is doing well. It 
is a perfect picture of life, as gay as Paris 
itself, and its fair occupants have the vivacity 
which belongs to the ladies of the great me- 
tropolis. 



like. " Oh !" replied Mr. Irving, " that 
makes all the difference in the world. 1/ it 
is hereditary, and lightning runs in your 
family, you are wise .'" 



A member of Congress was recently 
discussing with the President the difficulties 
which lay in the way of reconstructing 
South Carolina; when Mr. Lincoln remarked 
that it reminded him of the story of the cler- 
gyman and a drunkard lying prostrate in the 
highway — the clergyman saying, "It was to 
be hoped that the Lord would convert that 
man from the error of his way, and raise him 
up to sobriety and usefulness." Upon which 
a boy, who stood by, said : " If I were the 
Lord, I should rather make a new one !" 



The bold, defiant. Northern sympa- 
thiser with rebellion, who, as the standard 
bearer of moral treason, rejoices in our de- 
feats, and mourns our victories, calls to mind 
an incident of the days when the revivalist, 
Burchard, carried all northern New York 
before him, in the way of conversion, in his 
own peculiar style. He drilled his subjects 



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79 



like soldiers. As he called out, " rise," 
"kneel," "pray," "agonize!" so would they 
do. On one occasion he h.id given the order-' 
to " kneel," and had knelt himself to pray, 
but on looking up, he beheld an exceedingly 
tall young clergyman, dressed in black, stand- 
ing erect high above the kneeling throng, 
when he addressed him thus : " Kneel there, 
brother ! kneel, I say ! you look like a flag- 
stafT stuck out of hell!" 



tW A dyspeptic friend, after sending the 
following, is said to be better: 

" Who was the first of the Smith family 
mentioned in Scripture? The widow' s mit (e.) 

Nothing in the way of disease reduces a 
man more than dyspepsia. 



Parson Brownlow, in expressing his 
intense hatred of the rebels, and his desire to 
punish them, appears sometliing like a devout 
deacon who was once stung badlj' by hornets 
in his harvest field ; whereupon seizing one 
of them, and taking a pin from his sleeve, he 
ran it through him again and again, saying: 
" Confound you I I'll teach you that there's a 
God in Israel !" 



^^ The same bright sunshine of pleasant- 
ness and airy freedom pervades the Italian 
booth that shines upon the plains of the 
Campagna. One cannot help feeling its influ- 
ence as he approaches its domain. The fair 
daughters of Italy are truly representative. 



The disciples of St. George have made 
their booth, in its general effect and its varied 
stock, one of the most prominent of the Ba- 
zaar. Cowper said that he loved England 
with all her faults. This miniature England 
has no faults. 



We take great pleasure in calling the 
attention of the classical among our readers, 
to the communication of " Antiquary " in an- 
other column, with reference to the antique 
inscription in the Curiosity Shop. 

"Antiquary " we know to be one of our 
most esteemed fellow-citizens, of a not only 
local but European reputation. 

In regard to the antique in question, we 
have heard the idea advanced, that its great 
age may be at once assumed on account of the 
diliteratic (two letter) system of its construc- 
tion. 

It is, we believe, a fact in regard to all lan- 
guages, that in their earliest stage the words 
mainly consist of two letters ; this is certainly 
the case with English, as will be observed if 
we notice the particles, inflections, prefixes 
and suffixes. 

Though our primary object is amusement, 
yet we trust we shall never fail in a due re- 
spect for sound learning and modest worth, 
believing our mission to be not pure fun only, 
but to elevate the intellect and satisfy the 
heart. 



Eeport of Drawings. 
February 20, 1864. 
United States Booth: 
Gold necklace, Peter Wendell, No. 48. 
Silver set for child, Wm. Smith, No. 1. 

Scotch Booth : 
Play house, Mrs. Tates Lansing, No. 29, 
Embroidered handkerchief, W. Parks, No. 1 . 
Afghan, Miss Watson, No. 10. 
Sofa pillow, Wm. S. Shepard, No. 29. 
Case of birds, James Love, No. 18. 

^ench Booth : 

Jeweled flower-stand, H. A. Richmond (Buf- 
falo), No. 54. 
Doll, Libbie Deyermand, No. 14 . 
Box of gloves, Mrs. J. C. Cuyler, No. 24. 

English Booth : 

Case of Birds, Wm. H. Taylor, No. 14. 
Wax Cross, John McKnight, No. 35. 
Child's cloak, S. F. Ames, No. 13. 
Sofa pillow, Mrs. Sarah J. Austin, No. 23. 

Military Booth : 

Sofa cushion, A. Lansing, No. 19. 
Statuette of a soldier, S. H. Ransom, No. 9. 

Oriental Booth : 

Basket of natural flowers, Mr. Gram, No. 19. 
Basket of natural flowers, B. P. Learned, Jr., 
No. 7. 

Spanish Booth : 

PortfoUo of shadows, J. D. Wasson, Jr., No. 
26. 

German Booth : 

Vase wax flowers, Mrs. W. S. Balch, No. 18. 
Sofa cushion, Hannah Blatner, No. 21. 
Doll, Miss Margaret Hoifman, No. 20. 

Irish Booth : 

Sofa Cushion, Jacob Vanderzee, No. 20. 
Piece of linen, J. P. Crawford (Cohoes), No. 1 
Worsted screen, Paul Cushman, No. 62. 
Doll, G. H. Benjamin, No. 10. 
Swiss Booth : 

Vase of phantom leaves, Mrs. Van Sohoon- 
hoven. No. 7. 
Russian Booth : 
Set of silver knives, J. Whiting, No. 27. 



There is a luxuriance in the Orient 
which is found nowhere else, and it is per- 
fectly represented in the Oriental booth, as 
well in the richness of its materials as in the 
beauty and costumes of its occupants. As 
they recline in voluptuous ease, surrounded 
by the blazoned crescent and the other 
emblems of their nationality, they give us a 
life-like picture of the East. 



Saturday's clear sky and bright sun 
brought an immense throng to the Bazaar. 
Our whole city and vicinity are evidently 
going to see the great exhibition. 



A Eemarkable Ouriosity, 
Editor of the Cantkkn: 

Sir — I feel inclined to apologize for ofiering 
to your acceptance any communication of so 
grave a cast as the present. If I were to 
characterize most of the productions which 
appear in your sheet (the main object of which 
I do most heartily approve), I should, per- 
haps, not unaptly, style them humorous, 
highly humorous if you please, yet at the 
same time forgive me for saying it, not alto- 
gether instructive. 

I have several times attended the Bazaar f> 
with pleasure, and, allow me to say, with a 
fair modicum of mental improvement to which 
I apprehend all rational beings should endeavor 
to attain. 

The Curiosity Shop, or Museum of Ancient 
and Modern Wonders (which as a more 
euphonious and dignified cognomen, I would 
have been pleased to oft'er to the Committee, 
(had I the pleasure of an acquaintance with 
any of them). I have found a source of un- 
varying interest. 

In that vast collection of the curious and ' 
the wonderful, there is one object which has ■ 
already excited among Archaeologists, a vast ' 
degree of learned speculation and critical dis- 
quisition. 

It was contributed (for exhibition only) by 
one (whom modesty forbids me to mention), 
who has devoted the larger portion of, let me 
believe a not altogether useless life, to anti- 
quarian pursuits. 

The present possessor (to whom I can only 
allude), received it from a friend (himself no 
mean proficient in the learned tongues, so un- 
aptly denominated dead), recently returned 
from a tour in the Orient. He obtained it 
from the ruins of Troy, so that I am happy 
to know that its authenticity is unquestionable, 
and 1 believe that I may add unquestioned. 

But I fear I weary your patience. The 

curious will find it numbered in the 

excellent and voluminous catalogue which has 
been prepared with such care and issued in so 
unexceptionable a manner. 

This relic has a longitudinal proportion of 
perhaps two inches, with a lateral diameter 
of perhaps an inch and a half. The material is 
unknown ; it is conjectured to be the papyrus of 
the Nile, perhaps a substance of even a more 
ancient date. It however bears a strong re- 
semblance to our more modern pasteboard in 
thickness and consistence. 

It is, as might be imagined, in a very worn 
condition, and the inscription is almost illegible. 
This inscription is in various characters (three 
varieties being distinctly marked), or variations 
of the same language. Some of these charac- 
ters are undoubtedly Greek. 

Now it is well known that in the Ancient, 
or Old Greek, so called by scholars, there 
were at least three dialects, the Attic, tbg 



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Feb. 29. 



Doric and the Corintliian, to which the tiiree 
orders of architecture curiously coirespond. 
They assert — and in this they are borne out 
by Prof. Vanderlyn of the Baden Baden 
University — that the inscription is in the 
characters of these throe <Iialects, as follows : 
Let the Roman character represent the 
Attic; the Italic, the Doric; the old English, 
the Corinthian ; and it would ajjpear as repre- 
sented below. In the original, the words run 
together ; Prof. Vanderlyn has separated them 
as represented, so that they can be read cither 

(So :-(»)d-:-5J 0-:-r®-:-nEs-:-fta-:-V-"R. 

from left to right, or right to left, or even by 
a third method of which we shall shortly 
speak. So that even after the words are deci- 
phered, the subject is not by any means divested 
of its difficulties, as all Greek scholars know; 
and even the person who has not had the 
advantages of a rigid curriculum, can easily 
perceive the fact when he is told that if the 
aboT^ inscription, which employs the letters 
of three dialects (if we adopt the concurring 
testimony of the savans), is to be read as 
Attic, we commence at the lefthand ; if as 
Doric, it is to be read from the right (or 
dexter) hand towards the left ; and if as Cor- 
inthian, by commencing at the middle and 
reading both ways, taking a letter alternately 
from each side (right and left) to make up a 
word/ 

To only one word has any meaning yet been 
given. Prof. Vanderlyn claims that the second 
word in the inscription refers to the old Scan- 
dinavian God of that name, and this is appa- 
rently coi'tirmed by the close analogy which 
unquestionably subsists between the Celtic 
(or Keltui) tongue and the Old Greek; but 
unfortunately this supposition at once becomes 
untenable when the reading is by any other 
than the Attic method. In fact, if read by 
the Doric form, the word becomes Do, which 
in Chaldce, Coptic, Assyrian, and even in 
Englijih, ceases to be a nonien, and becomes u 
verb of action. 

He further goes on at great length to ob- 
serve that from certain internal evidences (for 
which you have scarcely room), he is inclined 
to the opinion, allhongh he is not prepMred to 
positively a.ssert the fact, that the date of this 
intensely intere.sling relic is as old as lliat 
war which made all Troy ring with deeds of 
noble daring, that it might have been intended 
to circulate as current coin of realm in lieu of 
the ubolus, and that the name of ()d. the 
deity is in some manner connected with a 
Bolenin oath for its redemption on the cessa- 
tion of hostilities. 

But this hypothesis, fascmating though it 
be, of course, rests entirely on the Attic in- 
terpretation. Much, very much, still n-mains 
for elucidation, and if this cominuuication 
shall result iu calling the attention of our 



Greek scholars (and we boast no mean ones), 
to the unraveling of this mystery, its object 
will have been accomplished. 

I remain, Sir, 

With sentiments of esteem, 
Very respectfully, 
.1 Your obedient servant, 

ANTIQUARY: 

Army Belief Bazaar. 

RECEIPIS OF CASH, FRIDAY, FEB. 26tH. 

Admission tickets, $651 25 

" " Curiosity shop,. 

" " Art Gallery 

Catalogues, 

United States Booth, 

Yankee " 

Shaker " 

Oriental " 

German " 

Schenectady " 

Spanish " 

Japanese " 

Troy " 

Kinderhook " 

Italian " ......,'.'...'.. 

Russian *' 

Saratoga Spr'gs " 

Holland " .'.,'. 

Irish " ".. 

Scotch " ..'/, 

English " , 

Gipsy " 

Military " 

French " 

Swiss " 

Indian Wigwam, 

Dining Room 

Post Office, 

Autographs , 

Cloak Room, 

Confectionery, 

Ice Croam, 



The Military and Autograph booths, 
adjoining each other, are very attractive to 
visitors. They contain treasures of an en- 
tirely different description from those else- 
where displayed, and these are exhibited with 
a grace and charm which forbid refusal. 



100 50 
33 25 
11 7.5 

175 45 
44 20 
75 00 

106 75 
56 00 
51 07 

109 14 
85 96 

366 25 

44 00 

45 05 
148 23 

20 30 
82 49 

242 26 

300 28 

200 00 

51 45 

90 00 

95 75 

248 2u 

101 89 
370 50 

23 30 
89 85 
15 15 
80 50 

21 00 



Total, $4,136 76 



DEAIjER IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY OOODS, 

No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and Hudson Streets,) 

ALBANY, S. Y. 



Our "Inside Pictures of the Bazaar," 
contain to-day a very elaboiate and valuable 
sketch of the Military department. This de- 
partment is one of the most interesting of thd 
Bazaar, and the record, however valuable 
now, will possess a still greater value in future 
years. 



The beauty of the ladies who form so 
conspicuous a part of the grand panorama of 
the Bazaar, whether in the booths, at the 
refreshment tables, or presenting their 
schemes in so urgent yet winsome a way, is 
on every one's lips. They have, indeed, 

— Such radiant eyes, 
Such lovely motion, and such sharp replies. 
As an illustration of their readiness at the 
the latter — ' sharp replies ' — we have to record 
that when one of these ladies, on urging " a 
chance " upon a gentleman the other day, was 
told that she would have to go to a " bigger 
fool " than he, she immediately responded, 
" It would be impossible to find one." 

15^ The poet has sung : 
"Speed the soft intercourse from soul to soul. 
And waft a sigh from Indus to the Pole." 

Can this refer to any sympathetic commu- 
nication between Japan and Russia ? Won't 
somebody inform us "? 

The largest room in the world is the " room 
for improvement." 

OFFICERS OF THE BAZAAR. 

Hon. (tKORGk H. Thachkh, President. 
Hon. Em Pekry, Vice-President. 
General Directors. — Maj. Gen. John fi. Wool, 
Troy; Bri^. Gen. John T. Sprayuc, Albany; Maj. 
Henry A. Bii/<ham, West Troy ; Hon. John Cramer, 
Waterftird ; Hon. Iluyh White, Cohoes : Hon. Platt 
Potter, Schenectady ; Hon. Theodore Miller, Hud- 
son ; Hon. Peter S. Dant'orth, Middlebiirgh. 

Local Directors. — Emstus Corning, Joseph H. 
Ranisev, Haruiou Pumjiellv, Thoniae Schuyler, 
Peter Moiitoath, Samuel H. l^ansom, Peter Cagger, 
Henry H. Martin, George Wolford, William H. De 
Witt.'Suiitli Brigge, Rulua H. King, Thurlow Weed, 
(^liarles Van Benthuysen, Alexander .S. Johnson, 
Pt'ter Gausevoort, Ezra. P. Prentice, S. Oakley Van- 
dei'poel, M. D., Lyniau Treraain, Charles M. Jen- 
kins, Robert Boyd. Alden Maivb, M. !>., Joseph C. 
Y. Paige. Masoii F. Cogswell, M. D., Thomas VV. 
; Olcott, John K.Porter, Franklin To\vn.send, John 
Tweddle, Jolm Swinburne, M. D., Williaui Barnes, 
Clark B. Cochrane, William A. Young, Jeremiah 
J. Austin, Henry Q. Hawley, Azaiiab E. Stimson, 
! Charles B. Redfield. 

j MANAtiERs. — The President and Secretary, Charles 

! H. Strontr, James H. Armsbv, M. D., S. Oakley 

j Vanderpoel, M. D., Henry Q. Hawlev, Jacob C. 

(Uiyler, Frank Cliambcrlain, Cliarles B. Redfield, 

Henry T. Buell, John II. Van Antwerp, Solomon 

bo: 

time and money could procure, arranged in four I McNaugbton Jolin Tweddle ; Mrs. Eli Pe'n-y, Mrs. 

° ' Wm. White, Mrs. FmnklmTownsend, Mrs. Charles 

B. Rediield, Mis. Thomas Iliin, Mrs. Jauies Goold. 
Manaoers for Tkoy. — Mr«. A. Slicpard, David 
A. Wells, Mrs. Geo. M. Tibliits, Mrs. John Flagg. 
Chauncev p. Williams, General Treasurer. 
John Tatler Hall, Secretary. 



ROBBRX S. McMURUY, 

APOTHKCA.RY. 

And Dealer in . every variety of 

FUBm^H, ENC;M.SH, UEKMAN i&AIHERK'AN 

PPiRFUMKRY, 

Bnishes, and Fancy Toilet Goods, 

494 BBOADVPAY, - - ALBANY, 

Comer of Maiden Lane. 



3,500 UNION ENVELOPES, 

1 EMBRACING ALL THE VARITIES WHICH i Hvde'miin, Arthur Bott, Tliomas Kearney, James 
\ "" ■ •■ ■" " 

volumes, bound in half calf, are offered for sale 
PRICE t'iSO. 

Address Box 204, Post Office, 
TEOY, N. Y. 



Feb. 29. 



THE CANTEEN. 



81 



JOHN VAN HUYSEN, 

OHOIOE GEOOERIES 

AND 

PROVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBANY, - - - N. Y. 

Fresh Country Produce received Daily. Orders 

delivered free of Callage, to all pm-ta of the 

City. 



TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 

Without a notice ! 

■^V 13: -A. T IS IT? 

Why, the fiict that the 

aiTNA rNSUEANOE OOMPAFY 

Of Hartford, Count, 

Have just added $750,000 to their Capital (making it 
Two Million and a Quarter Dollars), with Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may now save the bother of small Policies 
in many Companies, and net insured in the Old 
.^tna. KOBT M. HAMILTON, Agent, 

Office 444 Broadway, Albany. 



1864. WM. THOEBUKN'S 1864. 

ANNUAJL DESCRIPTIVE CATAXOGDE 

OF 

Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 

]\o\»- Ready. 

Will be mailed free to applicants. 

WM. THOEBUKN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AND 492 BROADWAY, ALBANY. 



A. E. OAEHAET & Co., 

Manufacturers, aud Retail Dealers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



A. E. CAKHAHT. 



O. M. RUGG. 



TAYLOR, WENDELL & CO., 

(Successors to Koswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLERY 

HARDWARE, 

No. 420 Broadway, 

ALBAirX", - - N. T. 

E. lAtXOB. H. WENDELL. E. A. OASCOIGHE. 

E. H. BENDER, 

BOOKSELLEE, PUBLISHEE, STATIONEE, 
aus 

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, 
IVo. 73 State St., 

At.B ANV, IS. H. 

Military Books, Soldiers' Portfolios and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks constantly on hand. 



FLAGG, WINNE & CO., 

Carpet War© 1(3)Q)M§5 

C'omer Fnlton nnd Fourth Streets, 

TROY, IV. Y. 



JOHN FLAGG, 
WM. C. WINNE, 



W. H. H. NUTTIKO, 
JAS. D. FOKD. 



WOODWORTH, 

** THE " 

PHOTOGRAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



OONGEESS HALL, 

Comer Park Place and Washington Avenue, 

JAMZKS r.. m;itc:^elj:i. rx-op'r, 

• ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7 a. m. until 12 m. Dinner from 
1 p. M. until 5. 



X. A. H. :ncBRii>i:, 

DEALERS IN 

CHOICE GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 
Batter, Cheese, Ham, Pork, Lard, 

PEESH TEAS AND COPIEES 

Dried Fruits, &c., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

COB. OP SOUTH PEARL & PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



T. At a. FEABEV, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STORE, 

NO. 50 STATE STEEET, 

(Cor of Green,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Particular attention paid to 

maldng I..atlieM' Oaiters and 

Oeut»i' DresN BootN to 

Order. 



LElt'IS & CiOOD'«Vi:\, 

PRACTICAL 

LITHOGEAPHERS, 

GENEEAL ENGEAVEES, PEINTEES, &o. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps,] 

Arcliitectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

452 BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



i^XAXi: SXREEX HIOII SCHOOI., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

A Boarding nnd Day 8cbool for Boys. 

LEVI OASS, PEDfCIPAL & PEOPEIETOE. 

rpHIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 

-1- State Street, furaishes a thorough course of 
instruction, in the several Departments of learning, 
from the most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



BHIAHE'S 
CONFECTIONERY. 



B E S X A i; R A ;>' X , 

83 STATE STEEET, 
Tweddle Hall BuUding, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls and Wedding Entertain- 
ments supplied with Ice Cream, Ices, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, and every 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 

and Original Style of Ornamental Pyramids, 

Fountains, Baskets, and Vases for Table 

Decoration, furnished at the shortest 

notice . 

Frencli Conltctions, Mottoes, &c., 
constantly on Iiand. 



A NETV I.I]>E OF GOODS. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costumes and Fancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &.C. 

IVOLITARY TR.IM;M;i>rGS, 

Buttons, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, &c. 

RALI^H P. LATHROF, 

Sr STATE STKEET, 

Importer and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fishing and Shooting Tackle, Military 

Goods and Fire Ai'ms. 



82 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 29. 



riVE CENTS PER POUND 

PAID FOR OLD NEWSPAPERS, ROOKS, 
Painplilcts, Diimiiiii: Lcttcre, Due Hills, Alma- 
nHCH, Greek Lexicous, liarpei',uud other Magazines, 

DEEDS, WILLS, POST OBITS, 

Amatory Epistles, and all other white papers, clean, 
printed, or written upon, including 

Copies of " The Canteen," 

In Rood preservation, at the MORNING EXPRESS 
OFFICE, comer State and Green streets. 

SPECIAL NOTICE 



Wishing to Piirrlinso 

HATS, CAPS, rUES, TEUNKS, BAGS, 

UMBRELLAS, &c., &c.. 

Will find Fashionable Goods, Eeasonable 

Prices, and a Ijarge Assortmeut 

AT 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT WHOLESALE Oil RETAIL, 

54 STATE STREET (south side), one Door West 
of Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. T. 



NEW CAEPETS FOE SPEIN6. 

A new and splendid iissortnient of 

C A. R I> E T S , 

HavejuBt been received, wliitOi can be purchased 
25 For Cfiit less 

Than on the lt*t day of March, nt 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co.'s, 

43 north pearl street, 
albam: 



RADLiEV &: TA:\I>Ii:]tZEi:, 

PHOTOGRAPH 

AND 

AMBROTYPE ARTISTS, 
No 51 State Street, Albany. 

ALL STYLES OF PICTURES MADE, viz.: 
the Carte de Vieite, lar^^e Photographs, plain 
or colored, Anibrotypes and PirtiircH put in Locltets, 
lirooches and Rings- Photogi-aphs cohired in Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, &c., by the beet artiste. 

All our work is made of tlu* I)OBt inateriaU, and 
warranted to give eatisfaction. 

N. It. — Particular attention ie paid to copying of 
Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes. 

RADLEY & VANDERZEE. 



jr. H« UIDLCY, 

(Four doors below the Delavan Houee,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEINWAY & SONS, 

CHICKERING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAY'S 




PIANO FORTES. 

AGENT FOB 

CABINET OEGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN HARMONIOIS, 

Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
Musical Mercbandise of every description. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODEUPF; 

INVITE THE ATTENTION OP 

BUYEES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF 

English, French, German & American 

IIARUM'ARK 

CUTLERY. 

SM'cdes, English nnd Refined Rar 
aud Riindlc Iron. 

Spring Steel, Cast Steel, Cut Nails, 

Out & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c,, 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



B. W. WOOSTER, 

MAKUFACTUREK OP 

Rosewood, 

^Inbog^anT, 

tValnut, 

and Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, Feathers, Feather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms. 

No. 57 and 59 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Ey PARTICULAR CARK takeu in packing for 

Transportation. 



WItE &M"0«E's 



Ma^^lT 



3 ^D ' H ^: 



OOOnVEAR RITRRER DEPOT. 

RUEBEll GOODS, 

"Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD,: 

498 Broadway, nearly opposite Stanwix Hall, 
tivo Doors above Alaideu Lane. 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blank Books of 
Every Description. 



CALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine our lari^e and Complete Assortment of 

Hair, NaU, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

COMBS OF EVERY DESCEIPTION, 

OILS AND POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

l/n1>in'!!i Cicnnine ExtrnrtM, Ilnnd 

Mirrors, Fancy Xoilct IWoods ; 

And in fact everything fur a 

COIVII'LETE TOir^KT OTJTP^IT. 

Strangers visiting the City would do well to call 

and examine. 

DEXTER & NEI.LEGAR, 

Cor. State and N. Peai'l Sts. 



Ho ! to the Exchange 

Building ! ! I i 

Vc Millions >^ ho Viislt llie Oreat ' 

BAZAAR, 

And turn over to his Excellency 

T. SQUIRES -BROKER. 

YOCB 

CiOL,I>, 

SILVER, 

COl'PO.^S, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAME THE VERY 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The precious metals are now commanding. Re- 
member the number, 

1 Exchange Building, Foot of State Street. 



F. I«. SII.E, 

DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL, 

No, 46 Grand, Cor. Ilamilton St., 

AND 

Cor. Church and Lydius Sts., 
AI,BANY, . - . N. Y. 



Feb. 29. 



THE CANTEEN 



83 



E. W. BOUGHTON. 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer for Caeh, in 

HATS, CAPS AND STRAW GOODS, 

LADIES' AND GENTLEMENS FUKS, 

tSmbeeKaSf, Traveling Bags, 
And. Canes, 

250 River Street, Troy. N. Y. 



E^IPIRE STOVE WORKS, 

HICKS, WOLFE & CO., 

Manofacturers and Wholesale Dealers in, 

OFFICE AND SALES KOOSI, 
283 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

Cljtap |)ublitiitioii im'a Pcto5j);i))fr gcpt. 

MAGAZINES, BOOKS, 
And ISr e -vv s p a p e r s , 

RECEIVED REGULARLY. 

240 Biver Street, Troy, N. Y. 

Near the Troy Houee. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHING STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Douw's Building.) 

ALBANY, N. T. 

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING OF EVERY 
description always on hand, and for sale at the 
very lowest rates for cash. Clothing made to order 
in the neatest and best manner, and latest stvles— 
Warranted to Fit. Always on hand, Cravats, l^and 
kerchiefs, Shirts, Collars," Bosoms, Suspenders, Half 
Hose. Under Shirts, Drawers. Sec. tScc. 



J. RANKIN, 

DEALER IS » 

BOOTS AND SHOES, 

No. 41 Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY, N. Y. 



WAREHOUSE OF THE CLINTOX STOTE WORKS. 

rULLEE, WAREEN & 00,, 

255 and 257 River street, Troy, IT. Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebrated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and Appurtenances. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. i:31 River St., corner of First, Troy, N. Y. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
SIIETI.AIVD ^VOOL, 

Embroidery Pntlerna, Chenilles, Filliiia Silk, 

Fancy Comlic, Brushes, Perfumery, Cutlery, 

ELEGANT FANS, OPERA GLA.SSES, ALBUMS, 

Traveling Dafjs, Dressing Cases, Portfolios, Desks, 

nllLITART AND UEGALIA COilDS, 

Skates, Fishing Tackle, Canes, Umbrellas, 
London and Paris Fancy Articles, 

Suilahlo for Holiday and Bridal Presents. 

Daily Eeceiving New and lasMonable Goods. 



GEAND OPENING 

NEW SPRING GOODS. 

AT 

J. A. POST'S, 

46e Broad-way, itlarkle Hall. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &c., now open. 



Removal. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS 

\fj ILL REMOVE on or about the Ist of May, 
T » to 519 Broadway, where they will keep con- 
stantly on hand a large stock of School and Miscel- 
laneous Books, together with Photograph Albums, 
and a large assortment of Fancy and Staple Station- 
ery. Blank Books made to order on short notice. 
All new publications received as soon as published. 
ANTHONY FISKS SONS, 

71 State Street. 



GEO. HAEEIS & SON, 
LIVERY STABLES, 

Cor. nialdeii Lane and James St., 

And 82 Maiden Lane ; also, 

117 State street, 117 

GEORGE HARRIS. HF.NBV HARRIS. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Chemicals, Drags, Medicines, 

Paiuts, Oils, Olass, Varuisbes 
and I>ye-StMirs, 

Nos. 32 and 34 WasMngton Avenue, 

ALBAA'Y, IV, Y. 



ALBANY LAW SCHOOL 

The Spring Term opens on the 
First Xtiesday of MarcU, 1864. 

Three Terms constitute a course. 

Professors — Hon. Ira Harris, Amasa J. Parker, 
and Amos Dean. 

Circulars obtained from Amos Dean, Albany, N. Y. 



INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANV. 

Capital and Siu-plus, $240,000. 

ADAM VAN ALLEN, Pres't. 

THO.S. SCHUYLER, Vice PreB't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 



UIRKCXORS. 



Adam Van Allen, 
Jolm H. Reynolds, 
C. P. Williams. 
M. H. Read, 
Jesse C. Potts, 
Peter Montaath, 
II. D. Hawkins, 
Chas. H. Adams, 
L. M. Palmer, 



J. A. O'BKIEIV, 

DEALEE IN HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 
RIBBONS, LACES, &c., 

45 r«ortU Pearl St., 
Between Steuben Street and Maiden Lane. 



Thomas .Scl)nvler, 
Arcliiliald McClure, 
John O. While, 
Isaac A. Chapman, 
Charles B. Lansing, 
Theo. F. Ilnmphrey, 
.Tames W. Eaton, 
Charles B. Redaeld, 
E. A. Durant, 



Visscher Ten Evck. 



Office, Tko. 448 Broadway, 

(Over Albany Exchange Bank.) 



PARKF.R & 0*BIBIE-'\, 

FASIIIONALLE 

MILITAEY AND CITIZENS' TAILOES, 

JSo. 481 Broadwaj-, 
STjkN'WlX HALL BXJILDIN-G. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



PAXRO.^S OF THE 

SANITARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
Wo. 40 State Street, 

And examine tlie Coin Silverware, Diamonds, 

Watches and Eich Jewelry, 

All of which will be offered at much lower than 
usual prices, 

FOR A FEW DAYS. 

N. B.— The major part of the assortment will be 
sold off at OLD PRICES. 

Only Opposilion, ISlh Year, 

SIGN WATCH AND SPECTACLES, 

B. L. HOOD. 



Tlie "Family" Newspaper. 

How welcome the moment that places beside me. 

The family cantee.-j fresh from the press ; 
Though blessed with all others, were this boon 
denied me, 

'Twere surely a grievance that naught could 
redress. 
It soothes with quietude every emotion, 

And into my mind much wisdom instills ; 
It gives me a respite like that of the ocean, 

It tella me the spot to buy Wing's Union Mills. 



ROBFRX t,AI»I.AW, 

VETERINARY SURGEON and Veterinary 
Ph.annaceutical Chemist, late of Cincinnati, 
Graduate in 1840 of the Roval Veterinary College 
of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 'Scotland, Prof. Dicks, 
under the patronage of the Highland Agricultural 
Society 6f Scotland; Fellow and Hon. Fellow of 
the V. M. A., &c., and late Assistant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons: William J. Goodwin, 
Birmingham, England; AVilliam Stevly, London; 
Ed. Dycer, of Dycer's Eepositorj', Stephen's Green, 
Dublin, having removed his office from John Cutler's 
Stables, may be consulted daily on Diseases of 
Horses, &e., at his residence," No. 22 HAWK. 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



BOOKS, SXATIO.^ERY, 

PHOTOGRirHIC ALBUMS, 

Aud other Articles connected with the Trade. 

Sold Wholesale & EetaU, 
« Br 

S. R GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET, 



Baaaar Postage Stamps 

Can he procured at the Book and Music Stores, 
and at the Post Office in the Bazaar. All letters 
placed in the Letter Box must be prepaid. 

GEO. P. TEN BEOECK, Secretary, 



84 



THE CANTEEN 



Feb. 29. 



For tee Canteen. 
"A Node," 

BESPECIFDLLT DEDICATED TO J. O. S . 

We hailed your advent, John G. S o, 

As poet-punster shrewd and witty ; 

We thought von wi?e in " making tracks " 
I'or our old Knickerbocker city. 

We've stretched our raoulhs from " hear to 
hear," 

When you your " Psalms and Hymns" recited; 
And, at each pun tliat did appear, 

We've been distressedly delighted. 

No other great, Greeu mountaineer 

Could wo hare welcomed h.ilf ao truly ; 

But whether we were wise, we fear 
Must be considered gravely, duly. 

You're sometimes in a morsil vein. 

But as you, tbat way, never weary us ; 

Pray, are you not " a little grain " 
More oleaginous than " cereous? " 

You take siTch license with the tongue, 
You'll make our words all " double enders ; " 

And start our English from the bung, 
Upon the craziest of " benders." 

And then your talent is so great. 

To crush our wits, don't trouble you ; 

We even fear you are the " mate " 
Of funny Holmes, 0. W. 

We fear he dare not do his best. 
Though safe a far-off ultramontist ; 

Lest you should put him to the test. 
And beat him as a contra-pun-tist. 

Our wits dare not pop off their puns. 

Your very presence stifles them ; 
You've drawn the charge from all their guns, 

You might as well next rifle them. 

Don't tell them just to wait a bit, 

There's no exhausting such a wag full : 

Whew I he's a man who deals out wit 
From Saxe, and always by the bag full. 

We're as a people staidly Dutch, 

Dutch, Dutch, both in and out of season, 

But we have made of you too much. 
And have been ^;u»iished past all reason. 

You've made your " mark," 0, John G. S e. 

And now before our brains grow addle, 
We beg you, for our sake, "make tracks," 
And, for your own, dear John, skedaddle. 

F. S. J. 



Late Publication and Magazine Depot. 



f^~ There was a beautiful love-feast at 
Tweddle Hall the other day. Those who 
came up from New York were particularly 
demonstrative, so that a portion, receiving a 
hint and taking it, without waiting for a kick 
respectfully took their hats and left. 



Love and death enter boarding houses 
without asking the price of board. 



NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA & BOSTON 
Weekly, aod New Yoik Daily Papers, always 
un hand. 

M: A-G-AZITsTES : 

BON TON, GOUEY'.S, PETERSON'S, FRANK 

LESI.IE'.S FA.SIIIUN BOOK, &c , &c., 

FOK SALE AT 

THOaiAS H^STINGS-S' 
News Room, I>lu8cuni Buildins* 




D.XiXw. 

DANIEL U WEAVER, 

Tlie largest and smallest 

UMBRELLAS, PAEASOLS,PAEASOLETTES, 

etc., etc., 
ALL OF THE BEST MATERIAL, 
Constantly on hand and made to order, at 
49 Green street, 

.AJL,BA.NY, N. Y. 



4» 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STRANGERS IN THE CITY, DURING THE 
continuance of the Army Relief Bazaar, can 
obtain admission to this Park for 25 cents. Cars 
leave the Exchange every ten minutes. Tlie signal 
for skating is a red half on the flagstaff at foot" of 
State street, by day, and a red Ught at night. 



A.D. SHEPARD&CO.'S 

F -A. T E ISr T 
SELF-RAISING 

FLOUR, 

JUST INTRODUCED, 

Is the Best, most Eeonomioal and 
ITIost Healtlifiil Flour in use. 

It is put up in 6-U). packages, and sold by most 
of the grocers. Every housekeeper should try it. 

D K P O T : 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

J^ L. B-A-lSr'!^-. 

S. Y. PAYN, Agent. 



J. I%\ HACiER, 

FARMERS' HOTEL. 

42 Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY. 



J. L. HAEEISON, 

Cor. Fii-Bt and Congress Streets, Troy, 

SKIRTS, CORSETS, 
ZEPHYR WORSTED, 

ANT) 

PARIS FANCY GOODS. 

TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, &C. 



NEW AND BEAUTIFUL 

STYLES OF 

FRENCH NOTE PAPERS 

AND 

ENVELOPES, 

stamped with Initials, a Plate and 60 
Finely Engraved Cards, for $1.50. 

AT 

NEWCOMB & GO'S., 

524 Broadway, 

(Xear the Delavau House.) 



I Vow it is too Bai 

'* I am Bavinj( up my money," 

A prudent bouse-wife eai'd, 
" For all that bus been told me, 

And by the thing I've read. 

" I -will be able eoon to buy 

A Carpet for this floor, 
And by the toil it does cost me 

What one can want it more ? 

" Dame Gossip said this evening, 

As she dropp'd into tea, 
That Watson had the cheapeBt gooda 

That ever she did see, 

" The cheapest and the very best 

That ever merchant had ; 
Then shall I lont^er scrub this floor 

I vow it Ib too bad." 

OHAUNOEY WATSOU, 
115 State Street, Carpet Store. 



CHINA TEA COMPANY, 

78 iiitate S^treet, Albauy. 

NEW CliOP 

ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, 

SEEECXEU EXPKESSEY 

FOR THE 

RETAIL TRADE. 



J. H. McCLXJRE, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

AND 

"WiisriDOVvr c3-i_,^ss, 

TSo. 70 State Street, Albany. 



A. & J. C. KOO.'VZ, 

WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS IN 

OAEPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 

53 SXAXE STKEET, 

AJJBAJSr-V, - - - N. Y. 



I 




THI-A-T GHEEFiS BUT ISTOT IISTEBI^I^TES-" 



No. 8.] 



ALBANY, TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 18G4. 



[Price 10 Cents. 



ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR. 



BILL OF FARE. 



"Turkey, 

Chidcen, 

Tongue 

Roast Ham, 

Koast Beef, 

Corned Heef, 

Pork and Beans, . . . 

Boiled Ham, 

Sandwiches 

A la mode Beef, - . . 
Bread and Piekles,. 



PASTRY. 

Pie per piece, 5 and 10 

Cake, 5 and in 

Tarta, 5 



OYSTERS. 

Oysters raw, 25 

" stewed, 25 

" pickled, 25 



EXTRAS. 



Prairie Hens, 25 

Quail, 3S 

Ige Cream, 15 

Water Ices, 15 

CotTee per cup, 10 

Tea per cup, 10 



Chicken Salad, 15 

Charlotte de Russe,- 20 

Jelly per glass, 15 

Lemonade, 5 

Blanc Manse, 10 

Ci-anberry Sauce, ... 10 



Inside Pictures of the Bazaar. 

I>'o. 4. 



THE SCOTTISH BOOTH. 

Facing the main entrance, the Scottish 
Booth is one of the most prominent features 
of the Bazaar. Unostentatiou? and even se- 
vere in its appointments, and rigidly national, 
it contrasts strongly and to mutual advantage 
with some of the airier representations that 
surround it. The space is in the form of a 
triangle. The main front as well as the in- 
terior, represents the solid stone architecture 
of the old Scottish castles. The national arras 
are displayed. (We say national, for in the 
upheavals that are to rock Europe from center 
to circumference, Scotland must again be free.) 
At the back, in the interior is a full lengtli 
painting of St. Andrew (said to be a capital 
likeness), supporting the cross (X). The 
adornments on the walls represent ancient 
armor and other characteristic emblems. The 



St. Andrew's Society took the initiative, and 
the members of the committee have been in- 
defatigable in every thing that was necessary 
to do credit to auld Scotia in the land of their 
adoption ; but a day or two sufficed to prove, 
that all must confess who have studied the 
features of this great fair, that without the 
lassies, God bless them, little could be hoped 
for. Contributions of articles and money 
were freely tendered, but to Mrs. James Mc- 
Naughton and Mrs. George Shortiss, the credit 
is in a great measure due, in carrying out the 
part assigned to St. Andrew. They are in 
almost constant attendance, and are ably 
assisted by the following " bonnie lassies: " 
Misses Anna Stimpson, Fannie Cochrane, Mr. 
Bruce, Kate Wilson, JIargaret McNaughton, 
Jane McNaughton, JIargaret Boyd, Mary 
Roy, Sarah Potts, Sarah Brown and Misses 
Davidson and Dickson. 

The tartan and bonnet, and a St. Andrews 
scarf, are the distinguishing features of their 
dress ; for the rest they need no adornment, 
worthy daughters of a noble race. 

The articles of most interest in this booth 
were quickly disposed of. They consisted, in 
part, of a French gilt chair, valued at ^ilOO; 
a beautiful shell basket, $40 ; four sofa pillars, 
$00 ; 'two cases of elegant wa.x flowers, a 
play-house, etc. They have still on hand a 
splendid Japanese work table, $75; set of 
Japanese tables, two fine oil paintings, a case of 
skeleton flowers, a frame of beautiful shell 
flowers, and any quantity of fancy articles 
and dry goods. 

The young ladies of the Ijooth have had 
their pictures taken in groups, copies are for 
sale at the counter. 

The booth, though a large one, proved too 
small, and a branch was established on the 
second day. It is located on (lie platform, at 
the south end of the west nave, and decorated 
with the St. Andrews' banneis, and American 
flags. Here Mis.s M. Bruce presides, assisted 
by Misses Seath, Jcannie Bruce, McNeven, 
A. J. Shanks, A. Holmes, M. Greer and N. 
Marten. 

To Mr. D. W. Shanks and Mr. Walter Dick- 
son, great credit is due for the artistic style in 
which the booths are fitted up. The follow- 



ing gentlemen are on the St. Andrew's com- 
mittee : James Roy, T. McCredie, James 
Duncan, Walter Dickson, John McIIafiie, P. 
Smith, D. W. Shanks, Wm. Ellis, James 
Cruikshank, and others. 

It is needless to say that from their past 
history, and their traditions, none can enter 
with more spirit into the double object of this 
fair loyalty and benevolence, than Scotsmen 
and their descendants. 

THE SHAKER BOOTH. 
There are many attractions at the Shaker 
establishment here, as there are at their quiet 
home but a few miles from the city. The 
wonder is that so many of the demure sisters 
could be induced to remain so long among the 
giddy throng of the outer world. The end 
to be attained — relief to the sick and wounded 
soldiers — sanctiQes the means, or we imagine 
they so satisfy themselves. Sage, rue, bone- 
set, peppermint, ground or unground, brooms, 
baskets, bonnets, fans, arm-chairs, book-cases, 
rugs, affghans, of the best and neatest manu- 
facture, grace their well-Iaden shelves and 
counters. The unaffected manner of their 
intercourse, and their simplicitj' in trading, 
win to their warehouse a goodly number of 
customers. With the closing of the Bazaar, 
the probability is that they all will take up 
their residences permanently in the city. 
They have taken measures, however, to per- 
petuate the memory of " ancient days," and 
offer in a raflle a miniature shaker meeting 
house filled witli worshipers — all in for the 
dance — with a sprinkling of the world's folk 
in gaudy dresses and everlasting hoops as 
spectators. A number of very beautiful fans, 
each cut out of a single piece of gnni wood, 
by rebel prisoners on Johnson's island, are on 
exhibition and sale. They were sent to the 
Bazaar in recognition of the kind treatment 
the prisoners had received at the hands of 
their captors. The managers and ladies in 
attendance are Mrs. Franklin Townscnd, Miss 
Kittle Emerson, Miss JIary S. Dodge, Miss 
Mary Carpenter, Miss Sarah Crosby, Miss 
Anna Redtield, Miss Emily Barnes, Mr. and 
Mrs. Buel, Henry T. Martin and Charles 
Carpenter. 



86 



THE CANTEEN 



Mae. 1. 



THE HOLLAND BOOTIL 

We have here a portrait of the 1st Patroon, 
and also one of his wife. They were the fir.st 
of the illustrious line who inhabited the Manor 
House ; a fac simile of tlie pulpit built in 
Holland, brought over the ocean and erected 
in the old Dutch Church, at the intersection 
of State street and Broadway, in 1C5S. It is 
made from the oak of which the pulpit was 
constructed ; a looking-glass one hundred and 
fifty years old ; a Holland flag ; a cake baked 
in Holland fourteen years ago, and sent to Dr. 
Wyckoff as a recognition of his aid to the 
emigrants. 

The Holland Booth is attended by the 
lineal descendants of the old stock who traded 
with the Indians, smoked their long pipes, ate 
olykookes and enjoyed life. The ladies bear 
tliese things in remembrance, and revive the 
glorious old customs of the past, by offering 
the visitor a pipe, and inviting him to sit down 
at a quilting, where the material is stitched 
on a frame, which is supported on the tops of 
chairs, and surrounded by a merry group of 
quiltcrs, plying the needle and chatting as of 
old. The spinning-wheel is in the back- 
ground. There is an air of neatness and com- 
fort about the head-dresses of the ladies in 
attendance, and, indeed, it pervades their 
whole attire. Their liigh combs, charming 
caps, well putled hair, neat boddices and 
aprons, and graceful skirts, bring to remem- 
brance the old church and the fort, the stores 
and the dwellings under one roof. So aptly 
are tlie characters and manners of the ladies 
of 1790 represented, that an old Burgeser, 
present one evening, thought he could see the 
church where he was wed, and the hillside 
where she sleeps. The ladies who preside so 
gracefully here are Miss Catharine Pruyn, 
Mrs. Evans, Mrs. P. G. Ten Eyck, Mrs. Her- 
man Ten Eyck, Mrs. J. Sanders, Mrs. Brinker- 
hoff, Mrs. Elmeudorf, Miss Maria E. Van 
Rensselaer, Miss Sarah J. Brown, MissL3dia 
Vosburgh, Miss Mattie Fonday, Miss Board- 
man, Miss Fislier, Jliss Bell, Miss Van Zandt, 
Miss Carrie lloff. Miss Van Olinda, Miss VVil- 
Bon, assisted by Lansing Pruyn. Jr., and Mr. 
Van Zandt. 

SARATOGA. 

We are now at the Springs, the fountain of 
heilth. A quarter and a cork-screw are 
necessary. Saratoga commands the attention 
of the fashionable world. The Orientals arc 
here, the French flit past, the military tarry, 
the Germans lounge around, the Shakers stay 
away, the Sybil comes, the Indians leave their 
wares, the tide of travel has set in and Sara- 
toga is gay. H 're we have a magnificent 
dressing gown, a c jllcction of leaves from the 
Holy Land, Parian maihlcs, photographic 
albums, a splendid silk bed-quilt, a superb 
breakfast shawl (just the thing for the 



Springs), an exquisite aflglian, a superb c^I- 
leclion of sofa cushions, fine pictures, and a 
great variety of wares fur use and ornament. 
The modes in all parts of the world are con- 
stantly in view at this celebrated resort of 
fasliion and be.'.uty. The ladies in attendance 
are Mrs. Washington Putnam, Mrs. D. S. 
Pierce, Mrs. Dexter Knolton, Miss Kate Bar- 
ber, 5Iiss Edwards, Miss Mary Foote, assisted 
by Mr. W. Newland. 



E. A. IVES, 

Maniifafturer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 

FOR LADIES AND INIISSES, 

In all the Imest Pabrios and Latest Styles, 

LARGE STOCK OP PINE DRESS 

GOODS 

At IVES' New York Store, 

Cannon Place, Troy. 



J. R. HlTMPHllEY, 

WHOLESALE DEALEK IS 

DRUGS, MEDICINES, 

Kerosene, Coal Oil, Benzine, &o. 

Agent for the National White Lead Co. 

39 "Wasliington AvGIl^^e. 



Proprietor of the Yankee or Eub it in Liniment, 



GREAT BARGAINS. 

Oin- i-eaders will find tliat by purchasing 

Kt;«ji«, MAXl'L^itt, &c., 

OF 

CHAUNCEY WATSON, 

No. 11.3 Stale Street, near St. Peter's Chitrcli, 

THEY save a percentajiie of the cost of such 
ftoods, as Mr. Watson's li.i^ht expenses and 
dope atlentidii to business enable him to sell all 
sriades and qualities at lower prices than are asked 
elsewhcic. 

Remember ^VAXSO:\, 

No. lis State Street, 



J. A. O'BRIKrV, 

DEALEE IE HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 

B O N T>r E X s . 

RIBBONS, LACES, &c,, 

43 :\ort]> Pearl St., 

Between Steuben Street and Slaiden Lane. 



.■>E»VSI»APER, 

Late Publication and Magazine Depot, 



The '^Family" Newspaper, 

IIow welcome the moment that places beside me, 

The family canteen fresh from the press ; 
Though blessed witli all others, were this boon 
denied me, 

'Twere surely a grievance that naught coidd 
redress. 
It sootiics witli quietude every emotion, 

And into my mind much wisdom instills j 
It gives me a respite like that of the ocean, 

It tclU m« the spot to buy 'Wing's Uuion Mills. 



NEW YORK, PHIL.\DELPHI.\ & BOSTON 
Weekly, and New York Daily Papers, ahvaya 
on hand. 

MAGAZINES : 

BON TON, GODEY'.S, PlSTEItSON'S, FKANK 

LESLIE'S F.\SniON BOOK, Jtc , &c., 

FOR SALE AT 

THOMAS HASTINGS' 
Ne^s Room, Museuni Buildins* 




DANIEL L. WEAVER, • 

Tlie lan;e?t aiul sniallef-t 



UMBEELLAS, PAEASOLS.PAPlASOLETTES, 

etc., etc., 

ALL OF THE BEST MATERIAL, 

Constantly on hand and made to order, at 

■19 €>reen street, 49 

A.LBANY, N. "ir. 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STRAXOEIiS IX THE CITY, DURING THE 
contin\Kince of the Army Relief Bazaar, can 
obtain admission to this Park for 2.\) cents. Cars 
leave the Excbanjje every ten minutes. The signal 
for skating is a red bait on the liagstafT at foot of 
State street, by day, aud a red light at night. 



A.D. SHEPAED&CO.'S 

F ^ T E N" T 
SELF-RAISING 

FLOUR, 

JUST INTRODUCED, 

Is the Rest, Most Eoouomlcal and 
Iflost Ilealthliil I'lour in use. 

It is put up in 6-lb. packages, and sold by most 
of the grocers. Every housekeeper should try it. 

DEPOT: 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

.A.X-. B^KT^T. 

S. Y. PAYN, Agent. 
.1. IS. lIACiER, 

FARMERS' HOTEIj, 

42 'Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY. 



Mar. 1. 



THE CANTEEN 



8t; 



TWEDDIiE HALL MUSIC STORE, , 

(next door to hall entrance.) 
85 State Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Portes, 

Znabe & Go's. Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Marshall & Traver's "Parlor Gem." 

Only agency for Prince & Co.'s unequaled Melode- 

ons and Harmoniuine, and Carhart, Needham 

6l Co. '8 uneijualed Melodeons and 

Harmouiuma. 

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

SHEET MUSIC AND MUSIO BOOKS. 

STRATTON & FOOTES 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

jrARTIN'S AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of Musical iustnimentti and merchan- 
dise. Low prices, fair dealing, and all goods 
warranted to prove as represented. 



T<rK^V YORK 



W. F. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



GENTS' FUENISHING EMPOKIUM, 

462 <& 461 BRO.IDWAY. 



Shirts and Collars made to order. 

Also, Agents for the Celebrated 

Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine. 



JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen Ware, 

LOOKI.\G GLASSES, Ac, 

NO. a65 RIVER STREET. 

TKOY N. T. 



HOUCK'S HOTEL,, 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



CHRISTLAN HOUCK, 
J. A. HOUCK, - - 



Proprietor. 
Agent. 



WATCHES, JEWELEY 

AND 

SILVER WARE. 

^v M. liv E :^' » E 1, r, , 

(late Wendell &, Feltman,) 
IMPORTER or 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paris Fancy Goods, &c. 

DEALER IV 

SILVER AND PLATED WARE, 

Ricli Je-»vclry, &c. 

Fine Watches and Chronometers carefully re- 
paired by experienced workmen. 

WiM. WENDELL, 
480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hull. 



CLOTHING HOUSE, 




70 State Street, Albany, :\. Y. 

L. D. HUTCHINS, Proprietor. 

CHOICE fiOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
SUITS, to be made to order in first class style, 
at short notice. Also Fine KeadyJIade Clotliing 
and Furnishing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



W^INDOW CCfRNICES, 

CONSOLE TABLES, 

MARBLE SLABS AND BRACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design and quality, never before offered 
in this city. 



ENGRAVINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS 

Picture Cord and Tasacls, Lookins Glass Plate 
JOH.^' I»EA»WE1,E, 

MANUFACTURER, 
No. IS NOR,TH PEA.RL ST., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



». W. CA]VIPBEEE, 

DEALER IN 

CLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOP SKIRTS, 

And Manufactui'er of Pine and Fashionablo 
CLOAKS a:\i> ma.-\xii.i>as, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicely made article, will be satisfied by an 
examination that this is the place to leave their 
orders. 



LATHAM, 

^'THE" HATTER, 

558 BKOAI>« AV, 

OPPOSITE DELAVAN HOUSE. 



PECK'S HOTEL, 

ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. 

(Late McOaidle's.) 

530 Sc 53S Broaaway 

AND 

37 and 39 James Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
DEEAVAIS PECK. 

PROPRIETOR. 



JAS. W. ItIORA]>CiE, 

PRACTICAL 

UPHOLSTERER. 

WINDOW SHADES, 

Gilt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Feathers, &c., 

39 NORTH PEARL STREET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



K. V. K. l,A.>SI.^CSH & CO.I 

Ladies and Gent's Furnishing Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

554 BRO^BWAT. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVER & BAKER S. M. CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK, 

DEALER IS 

"WOOD -A.]Sri3 CO^Xj. 

Yaid Comer of Fraaklin and Bassett Sts., 

ALBANY. 

Lehigh, Lackawanna, Peach Mountain, WhiteAsh, 
C'muberland and Blacksmith COAL. 

Hickory, Hard Maple, Beach, Oak, Hemlock, 
White and Yellow Pine WOOD. 



t^ Hope is the parent of " I'll try." But for it 
where were the noble galaxy of statesmen, war- 
riors and inventors that shine so brightly in the 
firmament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Morse and ^^■iug. The latter has fully realized his 
fondest hope in the production of the flour of the 
family— Wing's Union Flour. 



88 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 1. 



STYI.FS (IF 

lEENOH NOTE PAPERS & ENTELOPES, 

Scamprd vrilli lultialt*. 

A Plate, and 50 finely engniveil CarJo for J1.50, at 

^TE^WCOMB & Co's, 

524 BROADWAY, S34 

Near the Delavau llouee. 



W. J. & R. H. SCOTT, 

Manufacturere and Dealers iu 

ITIilitary, Fire Deparlinent, 

Theatrical and Civic Association Goods, 

FIUE ■ ARMS, B^ISHING TACKLE, ORNA- 

MEXTS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 

NAVY BUTTONS, GILT LACES, 

CORDS, itc, &c., 

PICKPOCKET-PROOF POCKETS, 

Marking Ink and i>tamps fur Clothing, i>tcncil 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No. 60 State St., at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

A.LT3A.NY, N. Y. 
Sword, Pistol and Gun Repairini; done at short 
notice. Old guns and pistols taken in trade. 
Second hand ^i\n& and pistols sold on connnission. 
We will warrant all ourguna sold, and if we cannot 
satisfy the piuxbaBer we will refund the money. 

FRANK H. LITTLE, 

No. &3 State Street. 



Books in Every Department of Literatuie, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

I..AW AND PENSION BLANKS, 
S3 State Street, South Side. 



NEW YOEK LACE STOKE. 

OEO. F. FAKRI."V«TO:\", 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY, 

A.NI* FOn.MERLY OF 

eas Broadway, I^. Y. City, 

IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADDI- 
tion to his Extensive Assortment of Rich Luces 
and Embroideries, all the latest Noveltie.'i in that 
line. 
SPENCER'S CIIEMISETTS AND SLEEVES 

Made up and to Order. 
GEO. F. FARRINGTON, 

7 NORTH PEARL ST. 



WAGER & FALES, 
Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 

NO. 275 RIVER STREET, 
TKOV, .^\ W 

Jaues Wager. Andrew B. Fales. 



or troublt. Each plaster will wear from or.c to 
four months, ami in rlieiinuitic coniphiintR, sprains 
and bruisew, frequently ett'eet cureb wlien all other 
remedies fail. Full directions will he found on the 
back of each. Public Hpeakern, vocaliftB and minis- 
ters of the {jTogpel, j«id othera, will btren;.'tlien their 
lun^s and improve their voiceu by wearing them on 
their breawt. Price 25 cents. 



EAEVEY E, WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBANY. 

Bkillful Workmen, Low Rents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy. 



]i£:ieui4 i^'s 

AKMY AND NAVY PILLS. 

Xlie ^Vliole ^Voria 1 iiited. 

• Sick People Think, 

AVTEIl WHICH ACT, 

HERRICKS SUGAR COATED 
P* I L L S. 

CHILDREN CRY FOR THEM. 





r HIS REMARKABLE 
American remedy i(* 
carrying the world by 
storm. Over live millions 
of boxes arc sold auiui- 
ally. Composed entirely 
of "Flowers, Roots, Bal- 
sams and Extracts — their 
effect on the 4uiman sys- 
tem is pleasatit, satisfac- 
tory and successful. Act- 
ini/ directly on the blood, 
L,dands, eofids and fluids of 
the body, their ut^e is at- 
tended with tlie happiest 
etlecls. In sudden attacks 

of diseases, one or two 

dnpics almost always cures. In old standing cases 
ot bickness, small doses — repeated frequently — so 
cleanse the system that good health is the result. 
No change in employment or diet is necessary. 
They never cause sore* mouths, swelled joints, ach- 
ing limbs, etc., as do many other kinds. They are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the money will be 
refunded. They are considered cheaper, safer, 
pretier, and in all respects superior to any purgative 
pill in the world. 

In many cases, where the dreadfnl ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to all appearance no human means conld save life, 
patients have, by the use of these Pills, been re- 
stored to good health ; the devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

In conrte([uence of the )ileapantness of their opera- 
tion thev lu-e universally used iu every section of 
our wifteextended country where they are made 
known, and are fast superseding every other prepa- 
ration of professed similar import . l^pwards or forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, solely 
from their use, since the introduction of them into 
the Uiiilcd States, thus cslabliwhing the fact bevond 
all iloubl tliiit ll.-rrirks Tills cure the (itjipareuily) 
ni<^st oiUMisite diseases liy the i>ne simple art uf cdu- 
tinually evacuating the bowels until the di^ease 
gives way ; therefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, the utility of Practice ie now beyond all 
doubt . 

E^^ The discovery of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with Dr. Herrick. All others are counter- 
feits, and, if used, will do harm, and disai>point the 
sick. Herrick's Pills are elegantly j)ut up, 30 in a 
box, with a large sheet of dircctiorie, *and sell for 25 
cents per box ; 5 boxes for $1. 
Sold by dealers everywhere. 

Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

Tlie Iwrent Streiigllieiier niiil Pniii OcBtroyer, 

The Best and Cheapest Hunsehold Remedy in the 
World. 

These renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 

and distress in the side and breast, in five hours. 
Indeed, ho certain are they to do this, that tlie pro- 
prietor warrants them. Spreatl from resin, balsitms 
and gums, on beautiful kid leather, renders them 
peculiarly adaj)ted to the wants of females and 
others. Their appiicatimi is universal— etpujlly to 
the strong man, the feeble woman and the delicate 
infant To each and all they will prove u balm and 
a bleKsing. 
Theu- U6© ia agreeable, aud without anuoyance 



To Ministers of the Gospel and Others. 

Dr. Herrick has necnred the only right to 
iiuiniilaiinre 

PERRIN'S FUMIGATOR, 

A New and surpaes- 
ingly successful 
remedy lor Calarrh , 
linmciiitis, Minister's 
s sore throat, offensive 
dibcharge from the 
^ iiead, hoai-seiiess, irri- 
1 tation of the mem- 
bi-anee of the nose, 
throat, Ate. This re- 
medy is smoked in a 
comuiun pipo, and 
blowing the smoke out 
of the nose, producing 
a delightful sensation, and imparting an agreeable 
odor to the breath. It is so simi)le that it nmy be 
used by a child ten years old. Being slightly exbil- 
irating in its effects, it soothes the mind when over- 
taxed with business cares, relieving it so as to in- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. 

Tobacco smokers niav mix a small quantity of it 
with their tobacco, an'd thus obtain the medicinal 
effects while enjoying their favorite luxury, and also 
a fine aroma to the breath. 

" He that will not reason is a bigot, 
He that cannot reason is a fool.'^ 

Catarrh may be known by some of the following 
symptojus : 

Catarrh causes partial deafness. 

Catarrh causes noise in the ears. 

Catarrh causes weak and watery eyes. 

Cati^rrh causes fullness and i>re*ssure iu tlie head. 

Catarrh causes nervous headache. 

Catarrh causes pain over the lirows. 

Catarrh causes confusion of the naud. 

Catarrh causes failing memory. 

Catarrh causes nervous excitability. 

Catarrh causes indisposition to labor. 

Catarrh causes bad breath. 

Catarrh causes bad taste in the mouth. 

Catarrh causes offensive discharges. 

Catarrh causes Bronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

tW" It is put up in one dollar packages, with full 
directions for usin^, an*! ^^■i!I be sent by mail on 
i"eceipt of the price, i>ost paid. Or, a 8am]de 
sufficient for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receipt of twenty five ceiita in money or postage 
stamps. Direct all letters to 

L. R. HERRICK, M. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Office, Albany, N. Y. 



LUNCH koom:, 

Nortli Pearl .Street, Albany, 
By WII.I.1AM W. RACE. 

Oysters, Game, and every Delicacy of the season. 

Served in the het^t btyle. 

■Wines, Liquors, Ales and Segars, of the 

CHOICEST BRANDS. 



" THE LATEST SENSATION." 



CHURCHILL & DEKISOX'S 
New Photograph Establishment, 

No. 522 Broadway, 

Between Maiden Lane and Steuben Street, 

EXTENSIVE, 

CONVENIENT 

AND ELEGANT. 



I 



Mar. 1. 



THE CANTEEN 



89 



Academy of Music. 

The Ticketof-Leuve-Miin still continuee to attract 
large audiencea to thin favorite iiiul fashional)Ie [ilace 
of anmsement. The piece iteelf is defiorvinx of more 
coueidemtion than time or space will permit at pre- 
eent. Tko Ticket-of-Leave-Man inculcates a moral 
worthy the attention of all olassea of our citizenti. 
Crime'is depicted in its mowt glowinn; colors, with 
all the associated knavery dependent theieon ; and 
all who have witnessetf the representation must 
admit that the plot, scenery and iin(>ereonation of 
the characters are excellent, from hej^inning to end. 
The Ticket-of-Leavo-Man will keep possession of 
the Academy for some time. 

The London Times, in speakinj; of this j^reat 
moral drama, mentions a fact to which thef)rovincial 
press of Great Britain and Ireland lias given con- 
firmation. 

A clerk who had ahsconded fi-om Liverpool with 
£2,500, the property of his employers, after visiting 
many places, arrived at Birmingham about 5 o'clock, 
and au«r taking some refreshment, went to a popu- 
lar place of amusement, to while away an liour. 
Ab it happened, the piece which was beintr per- 
formed on the occasion of this visit, was the licket- 
of-Leave-Man, and the gnilty man seems to have 
drawn a moral from the representation, for when 
the scene in which the interview between Hawk- 
Bhaw, the detective, and the Ticket- of- Leave -Man 
took place, Parker, the clerk, became so affected, 
that he went out of the theatre, got three envelopes, 
and sent £1,500 back to his employers. 

Oh I the memorable teachings ot Shakspeare, 
" I have heard 
That guilty creatures sitting at a play 
Have, by the very cunning of the scene, 
Been struck so to the soul, that presently 
They have proclaimed their malefactions." 

Hamlet, 2d Act. 




6R0VER & BAKER'S 

CELEBRATED ELASTIC STITCH 

SEWING MACHINES 

Were awarded the hiyheat premimns over all com- 
petitors at tile State Faira of New York, Verraont, 
Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Penn- 
sylvania, Ohio, and Oregon, and at every respectable 
Institute and County Fair held in IStVJ. 

Sales-rooms, 495 Broadway, New York, 

342 RIVER STREET, TROY. 

BACON & STICKNETS, 

Manufacturei-8 and Wholesale Dealers in 

COFFEE, SPICES, 

Saleratus, Cream Tartar, Mustard, &c,, 

Nos. 37 and 39 Denn niid 1 1 Exchange Sta., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

To test the quality of the Coffee, order np an Extra 
cup from the " Refreshment Committee." 



S. C. BHAUX A:. CO., 

GMl O C E II S , 

AND DEALERS IN 

Fine Teas, Pure Coffees, Fruits, &c,, 

124 STATE STREET, 

(Ist door above Slate Geological Rooms,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Samdbl C. Bradt. Wm. MoKown. 



RII>4>i\«'AV &■ CO., 

LICENSED PLUMBERS, 

No. 121 State Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

JDLU BIDi;WiT. UliKUlN U. KC8S. KDMUKO NESBITT, 



CHEAP CASH STORE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 50 South Pearl Street, 

AL,BAJVY. 



GEOBGE BRISTOI. & Co., 

Retailers and Jobbers in 

DRY GOODS, 

UN THE CASH SYSTEM, 

69 Congress Streel, Corner of Third, 

Rand's Building, TROY, N. Y. 

G«o. Bristol. Geo. H. Mcparlnnd. Andrew M. CKurcb. 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

BOiNNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATINS, AETHIOIAL FLOWEES, &c., 
No. 540 Broadway, 

ALBANY. 



J. H. & J. L. ABBOTT, 

PROPOSE TO DONATE ONE THOUSAND 
Card Photographs for the benefit of the Sani- 
tary Bazaar, the pictures to be made of any persons, 
eitner single or in groups, belonging to the dilierent 
Booths, in their Costames. Come one, come all, 
tree of expense, as early as possible. 



WHOLESALE GRO(JERS, 

No 17 State Street, 
ALBANY, - - - N. Y. 



GEO. H. LAWTOH. 



CHAB. B. BETDON. 



CI^OXHIKO EMPORIUM. 

DAVIS, OEATT & WILSON, 

"WH01L.ESA.L.K .AJSTU REXAIL 
DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING, 

irTJBNISH:iN& &OODS, &;c., 
472 &, 474, 

BROADWAY (Marble Hall), ALBANY. 



Pumps, Water Closets, Bathing Apparatus, Kitchen 

Ranges, Cast, Wrought, and Galvanized 

Iron Pipes, etc., etc. 

^p" 'J'ke liaJc supplied at liberal discount. ,^| 



r.. PRIJVN &. SOx^, 

SUCCESSOaS IQ 

Pruyu, Vosburgh & Co., and Pruyn, Marble & Co., 
ImporteTB of and Denlera in 

FOEEIGN AND AMEEIOAN HAEDWAEE, 
CUTLERY. 

IRON, NAILS, snOVEI.S, IHILL AND CROSS. 
CUT SAWS, d:e.. 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LANSINO PRUTN. FRANCIS S. PHUVB. 

Twecidle Hall Drug Store. 

EI>^VI.^ A. CI.APP, 

CHEMIST AND PHAKMACECTIST, 

DEALER IK 

DKXJOS, MEDICINES, 

CHEMICALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 

Imported Toilet tioods. 

Perfumery, &c. 

S 'I'\VEI>I>I.E IIAL,!., 

ALBANY. 



VAJW UEUSEN &, CHARl^ES, 

Wholesiile and Retail Dealers in 
CROCICERY.CS^LASS WARE, &co. 

i'HIVA DEPOT, lUAKBLE UALL, 

470 Uroudn ay and II Jsune;) St., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

The largest and most completo Crockery Store. 

in the United States. 



AE.L,EN &. CURXISS. 
Importers of and Dealers in Builders' and Cabinet 

H -A. K, ID -NT^ -A. K, E , 

Cutlery, Shovels, MiU and OroBS-Out Saws, 

NAILS, SPIKES, ETC., 

NOS. 33 <fe 3r STATE STREET, 

A-LB-AJNY. 3Sr. Y. 

HIBOK W. ALLBN. JOSEPH t. CDRTIS3. 



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IMPrJKTKii OF 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 

and nealer in 

COP'B'IN '^rRi:MM;iNGS, 

Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Cut Saws, &c. &c. 
.KO. «» SXAXE SXREEX, 

COR.NKK OF JAMES, ALBANY, N. Y. 



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PATENT IMPROVED 
INSULATED IKON RI.1I AND FRAME 

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Warerooms and Factory, 
COE. BEOADWAY & NOETH EEEEY STS., 

Albany, j^. \. 
Address— "^^ in. M:cCarnmon, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



90 



THE CANTEEN 



Mae. 1. 




EDITED BY 



MK. SMITH, 



ALBANY, TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 1864. 



The Work of Loyalty and Charity. 

What is the olijoct of our great Bazaar? 
What is to be aocoraplisheil by all this mag- 
nificence of display and enthusiasm of devo- 
tion? Their ultimate end is certainly nut 
achieved in the gratification of local pride, of 
a love for the beautiful, of an interest in the 
curious and the wonderful, however mucli 
these sentiments may have contributed to the 
perfection of the work. They owe their in- 
spiration rather to the patriotic and earnest 
purpose of rendering material aid and comfort 
to those gallant soldiers who have been pros- 
trated by disease or wounds while fighting in 
the service of their country. This great work 
is the irrepressible outburst of the sympathy 
felt by loyal hearts for those who are periling 
all to preserve the nation's existence. It is a 
grand expression of the popular devotion to 
the country's cause. It is an overwhelming 
evidence of the popular conviction that this 
cause is just, and that those who are struggling 
to maintain it in the field have a paramount 
claim upon the fullest sympathy and the 
heartiest support of their countrymen. It is, 
in short, the offspring of loyalty and charity, 
embodying their united impulses, and bearing 
the unquestionable marks of both. 

It would be singular, indeed, if these senti- 
ments did not impel us to glorious deeds. 
There never was a stronger appeal to the 
loyalty of a people. The war in which the 
nation is involved was forced upon it. The 
unscrupulous leaders of the South, erroneously 
estimating the determination and spirit of the 
North, and blackening their lips with tlic 
most flagitious falsehoods, carried their fol- 
lowers into reV^ellion. They sought to destroy 
the nation's life, and the nation could do 
nothing less than defend its life. It had im- 
posed no burdens. It could be charged with 
no offense. It could be made the subject of 
no just complaint. Nothing but the richest 
blessings of liberty, of happiness, of protec- 
tion and prosperity, had fallen from its lap. 
When, then, it was assailed by treacherous 
hands, the loyalty of the country was imme- 
diately put to the test. The blow aimed at 
its heart struck the key-note of a response 
which has rung out with emphatic clearness, 
and its echoes will not die until the rebellion 
has been effectually crushed. In proportion 
to the flagrant guilt of the treason, was the 
strength and force of the appeal to loyal hearts. 
The beneficence of their Government, its own 



innocence of all blame, the unquestionable 
fact that the conflict was forced upon it, and 
that the South aimed at nothing less than its 
life, were an inspiration to patriotic action 
such as history never before recorded. The 
reply of the nation has been commensurate 
with the greatness of the demand. The war 
has been carried on with a power which has 
astonished the world. The loyalty of the 
country will continue to carry it on until 
treason shall have been crushed beyond the 
hope of resurrection. Burke says that " men 
and states to be secure must be respected." 
Power and eminence and consideration are 
things not to be begged." This is as em- 
phatically true of domestic factions as of foreign 
nations. To be secure from their repetition, 
treason and rebellion must be absolutely and 
irremediably destroyed, and theloj'alty which 
finds vent in these unexampled demonstrations 
for the soldiers, is tuned to the right key to 
accomplish what justice and future security 
alike demand. These soldiers, volunteering 
from among the people, from our own midst, 
to engaf c in the struggle, to defend our rights 
and homes, to preserve for us the richest 
legacies ever bequeathed a people, have the 
highest claim upon our sympathies and sup- 
port. Our loyalty calls upon us to sustain 
them, our charity requires us to tnitigate their 
sufl'erings, and the two noble sentiments find 
a fitting expression in the great Fair which 
so absorbingly interests us all. 



Mr. Wells, of the Curiosity Shop, has 
had placed in his hands a representation of the 
first Congressional fight printed about the 
year 1800. We suppose it is a caricature, but 
we do not observe that it differs materially 
from the realities of the last few years, save 
in the intellectual appearance of the parties. 

J^" A gentleman from Amsterdam declined 
taking one of the last shinplasters of the 
Government at the Ticket ofilce the other day, 
saying that they were not received in his 
town. We can hardly blame the Amsterdam- 
ians, as the first sight is rather appalling. 

55^ The Manufacturer's Department at the 
Bazaar is not receiving the attention which it 
merits. Located in a separate building, though 
having an entrance between the United States 
and Yankee Booths, it escapes the observation 
of most persons. But it will well repay a 
visit. It is distinguished by utility rather 
than beauty, and it contains a great variety 
of implements and articles. Messrs. AVheeler, 
Melick & Co. have donated to it one of their 
improved Horse Powers and Thresher valued 
at three hundred and fifty dollars. This is to 
be disposed of by lottery, the price of tickets 
having been fixed at one dollar. There are 
numerous other articles including stoves, cut- 
ters, &c., and many of them also will be put 
up at lottery. 



KA-CHUGS. 




11^" The American law of escheat origi- 
nated in a profound and most considerate 
policy. After the abolition of entails, no 
mode of tying up an estate and preserving it 
for heirs, had been suggested, which was sat- 
isfactory both to the public and the legal 
profession. But under our law of escheat, 
you have but to commit treason enough to 
work a forfeiture, and Uncle Sam immediately 
selects some trustworthy, industrious and 
loyal man to take charge of your estate during 
the residue of your miserable life ; and when 
you die (which will be pretty soon, since the 
new species of life estates seems likely to be 
terminated by death, much sooner than occurs 
in the case of virtuous widows who are in for 
dower), your heirs take your estate. You 
being a whiskey drinking, tobacco chewing, 
horse racing, slave breeding, gambling, idle 
fellow, might, and no doubt, would have 
squandered your estate and cheated your 
heirs ; but such a disaster has been kindly 
prevented by Uncle Sam, in order to establish 
and perpetuate your breed, for which he has 
always shown an amazing fondness. 

^^ It is wonderful how silent the rapping 
spirits have been during the war. There 
seems to be only a certain amount of rapping 
to be done in the world, and when the soldiers 
do it the spirits are superseded. They will ■ 
however be restored at the peace, with nu- 
merous new subjects for exhibition. We 
understand that Judge Edmonds is now 
studying military tactics so as to be able to act 
as an intelligent medium for military ghosts. 

i:^" Jeff. Davis is admitted to be an able 
writer, and we who paid for his schooling have i 
a right to be proud of his literary accomplish- 
ments ; but as men improve by time and 
experience, we expect to derive more pleasure 
from the perusal of his last speech than from 
any other. 

^P" There are persons of our name who 
seek to sink it altogether by overlaying it 
with some striking substitute. Such persona 
might as well not lay claim to any connection 
with our family. By way of illustration, take 
the case of the Appeals Reporter, who sinks 
the Smith under an " E. Peshine." This 
gentleman is suspected of The New Gospel of 
Peace, and if he had fairly owned his name | 
we should have been proud of the suspicion , ' 
and might have hinted him into a splendid 
reputation. 



Mar. 1. 



THE CANTEEN 



91 



A Letter from Brooklyn-The Brooklyn Pair. 
Brooklyn, Feb. 25, 18C4. 
My Dear Fellow : Wlien you and I hob- 
nobbed over sweet cider in the dim back room 
of the college club, and fought the battle of 
temperance and — well, never mind — in that 
limited arena, I confess it would have startled 
me to have had you prophecy that within so few 
years you would propose to me to contribute 
to your " Canteen," in the hard-drinking, 
conservative city ef Albany. But in these 
days we are startled at nothing, not even at 
these vast miracles of patriotism and power 
springing up around us which we call Sanitary 
Fairs, nor at any of their results. I congra- 
tulate you on having invented the name of an 
article which is habitually associated with 
spirited contents, and must have the credit of 
having often aided in the refreshment of the 
tired or wounded soldier. Heaven grant that 
yours may do the same. 

Have you the Fair fever very badly in Al- 
bany ? We are at the very height of the 
attack here. I wonder if you were as irrita- 
ble under the premonitory symptoms as we ? 
Did you have quarrels in your committees, 
and jealousies among your officers, and piques 
on the part of contributors, and grumbling 
about prices of admission, and subdued swear- 
ing about rafSes, and general agitation on the 
liquor question, and an uprising of the clergy, 
and a down-sitting of the ladies — in despair ? 
And did you — financially — worry your city 
railroad companies, and badger the proprie- 
tors of the South Ferry, and get entertain- 
ments out of your reading circles, and impro- 
vise amateur concerts, and startle play-goers 
with private theatricals, and transfigure your 
lads and lassies into impossible characters in 
tableaux vivants, and drench your news- 
papers with communications, and produce a 
universal sense of depletion in the 75,000 
pockets of your generous inhabitants 1 
And, to come to tlie point, after consultation 
on Sunday, and a crowd on Monday, and a 
squeeze on Tuesday, and a general jam on 
Wednesday, do your net receipts foot up 
$150,000'? Knot, I declare I don't believe 
you have had, or are having anything like a 
genuine fever. It may be a serious attack, 
and result in considerable excitement, but 
there will be no regular run. 

I see you are to have a Knickerbocker 
booth. In deference to the remote period 
when Long Island was Dutch, we have 
dubbed our refreshment room " Knicker- 
bocker Hall." It is redeeming, in its teeming 
hospitality and genuine good cheer, all the 
promise implied in the name. 

We also have a New England Kitchen, in 
deference to the powerful and respectable ele- 
ment in our midst, which hails from New 
England, and naturally divides itself into the 
saints, the sinners and the Beecher family — the 



first moving the churches, the second the 
purses, and the third a little of both. And 
we have a very fine collection of paintings, 
with two genuine Stuarts, one of Washington, 
and one of the " Lowland Beauty " ho fel 1 in love 
with, afterwards the mother of "Light Horse 
Harry" Lee, and with contributions from 
Eastman, Johnson, Church, Kensett, Biers tadt, 
Giflbrd, Dellaas, Rossiter, and our Brooklyn 
artists, not so famous, but in some cases quite 
as attractive. And we have any amount of 
relics and curiosities, chief of which we value 
a bale of free-labor cotton, and a hogshead of 
free-labor sugar, the one from South Carolina, 
the other from Louisiana. 

And in our "Auditorium," which is the 
high sounding name for the main part of our 
Academy of Music, we have the vast sales 
rooms, with contributions of infinite variety, 
from a pincushion up to the Paris invoice im- 
ported for the occasion ; and the English and 
Scotch gift, valued at fl!4,000, and freighted 
with the good will of a thousand times that 
worth. 

But I will not burden you with details 
which must come as food to the filled and 
fattened. Wishing you and your Canteen 
God-speed in the noble work, I shake hands, 
and good-bye. e. C. 

That Remarkable Curiosity, 

Tkoy, Feb. 29, 1864. 
Mb. Smith, Editoe, &c., Sir : 

This morning I went to the barber shop of 
Ceas. White (au American citizen of African de- 
scent), for my accustomed shave. Much to my 
surprise I found him and his journeymen al- 
most exploding with mirth. Ceas. was exclaim- 
ing : What fools dem Albany folks is ; ob course 
dat card wid de oonscuption on was foun' in de 
ruins ob Troy, fur dey was lost wen de ole shop 
was burnt." 

When he had sufficiently recovered from his 
uproarious mirth, he told me substantially as 
fo Hows in the accompanying affidavit. I had 
him swear to the statement, feeling that you 
had a right to the clearest t-stimony before you 
submitted to the mortification consequent upon 
the true interpretation of the mysterious in- 
scription. 

State of New York, Rensselaer County, ss : 

Julius Cffisar White being duly sworn, de- 
poses and says : That on or about the 27th day 
of June last past, the barber shop of the said 
White, being the premises known as No. 1776 
Water street, was burnt, and that several pack- 
ages of " (Jood for one shave," in letters of dif- 
ferent sizes and sorts, were at that time either 
burnt or lost, and that from the description in 
the Casteen, he verily believes that the antique 
card therein described is one of the said cards. 
That the said cards have on the back his auto- 
graph, written by his journeyman, in the fol- 
lowing words : /. Caesar While (he the said 
White being unable to write). And further de- 
ponent saith not. his 

J. C^SAR }x- WHITE, 
mark. 
Sworn and subscribed before 5 cent rev. 

this 29th day of Feb., 1864. stamp can- 

A. Black, J. P. celled. 



On receiving the above communication, we 
were incredulous, but deeming it our duty to 
investigate the matter fully, we proceeded to 
the Bazaar, where the card in question was 
pointed out to us by the estimable superin- 
tendent, R. H. Wells, Esq. 

On removing a stratum and substratum of 
dirt from the back, we regret to say that we 
unmistakably discovered the autograph of 
White ; and so thanks to our sheet, the mis- 
take or imposition is exposed. 



Eeport of Drawings. 

February 27, 1864. 
French Booth : 

Afghan, Mrs. Geo. Wolford, No 1.5. 
United States Booth ; 

Pond lilies, S, P. Ames, No. 70. 

Music box, Geo. H. Sandford, No. 103. 
United Slates Booth, Silver Department : 

Gold chain, J. R. Bradstreet, No. 18, 

Book, Mrs. P. Cushman, No. 5. 
Military Booth : 

Picture, Henry Buell, No. 39. 

Camp chair, Charles Dauchy, No. 96. 

Toilet Basket, Mrs. F. Townsend, No. 49. 

Plated Scotch Powder Box, R. L. Banks, No. 
34. 

Pin Cushion, Marvin A. Bruce, No. 97. 

Sofa cushion, Mrs. K. H. King, No. 80. 

Worked slippers, D. Olcott, No. 16. 

Album, and autographs and Photographs of 
General officers, J. W. Potts, No. 9. 
German Booth : 

Portfolio, Mary Hutchinson, No. 23. 

Ottoman, A. B. Voorhees, No. 43. 
English Booth : 

Shawl, Abram L. Smith, No. 37. 

Sofa cushion, E. D. Palmer, No. 40. 

Fine screen, John P. Parker, No. 10. 

Lady's shawl, P. Chamberlain, No. 9. 
Russian Booth : 

Knife, fork and spoon, Mrs. A. E. Aodrewa, 
No. 29. 

Basket of flowers, Robert M. King, No. 21. 

Basket of flowers, D. C. Briggs, No. 36. 
Oriental Booth : 

Camel hair shawl, M. Libbie Cook, No. 43. 

Bronze Vases, S. Alden, No. 18. 

Turkish water pipe, J. C. Kimball, No. 37. 
Indian Wigwam : 

Red Jacket's box, Mr. Headlam, Sr., No. 24. 

Smoking cap, W. Story, No. 46. 

Holland Booth : 

Music box, A. J. Percy, No. 50. 

Child's Afghan, G Baker, No. 14. 
Scotch Booth : 

Gilt reception chair, Wm. P. Carter, No. 4. 

Stereoscope, James Story, No. 20. 

Basket of flowers, J. H. Rice, No. 14. 
Irish Booth : 

Glass set, P. P. Perkins, No. 9. 

Silver set, Luke P. Cozans, No. 24. 

Poplin dress, B. D. Worcester, No. 63. 



92 



THE CAN- TEEN. 



Ma_k. 1- 



China tea set, James Brown, No. 60. 
Pocket liandkerchief, Mrs. L. C. Fisk, No. 9. 
French traveling bag, John Douglas, No. 30. 
Lace collar and sleeves, Mrs. W. G. Thomas, 
No. 19. 
Italian Booth : 

Shawl, Mr. Blair, No. 34. 

Ash cup, John F. Roy, No. 44. 

Shawl, Mrs. J. N. Cutler, No. 24. 

Saratoga Booth : 

Dressing gown, H. E. Paddock, No. 29. 
Spanish Booth : 

One pair vases, J. T. McKnight, No. 60. 

Swist Booth : 

Doll, John Quackenbush, No. 7. 
Receiving Committee : 

Single harness made by Lloyd, J. F. Rath- 
bone, No. 45. 



Army Kelief Bazaar. 

BECEIPTS OF CASH, SATDRDAY, FEB. 27tH. 



Admission tickets , 

" " Curiosity shop, . . 

" " Art Gallery, 

Catalogues, 

United States Booth 

Yankee " 

Shaker " 

Oriental " 

German " 

Schenectady " 

Spanish " 

Japanese " 

Troy " 

Kinderhook " 

Receiving Committee 

Troy Tickets, 

Italian " 

Russian " 

Saratoga Spr'gs " 

Holland " 



But the people of Virginia 

Are exempted from that fate ; 

There, small thieves and rebels from abroad. 

Have grown to such a size, 

The first's increased to size of Floyd, 

The last to that of Wiie ; 

As The Canteen says. 



The poet Dayton describes Queen Mab's 
oharict as dravrn by gnats. This, Punch 
says, is the first instance on record of a gnatty 
turn out. 



The city marshal of St. Louis and his 
deputy lately got into a squabble, when the 
deputy broke his superior's nose with a red 
poker, a decidely new application of marsha 
law. 



Irish " 

Scotch " 

English " 

Gipsy " 

MUitary " 

French " 

Swiss " 

Indian Wigwam, 

Dining Room, 

Post Office 

Autographs and Photographs, 

Flower Stand 

Soda 

Confectionery, 

Ice Cream, 

Cloak Room, 



$998 75 
166 75 

60 00 
14 35 

379 46 

111 50 

110 06 

178 00 

54 00 

87 00 

68 30 

38 53 

358 00 

41 00 

96 70 

201 00 

81 65 

93 00 

102 35 

79 00 

417 45 

383 00 

125 00 

45 00 

96 00 

213 00 

71 08 

151 90 

637 00 

23 69 

66 00 

7 65 

65 00 

141 00 

61 83 
20 95 



U is said that Gen. Halleck will resign if 
Grant is made Lieut. General. Oh, yes ; he 
will resign. Most certainly he will resign — 
resign himself to the new dispensation. 



ALBANY CITY 

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. 



Cash. Capital, 
Cash Surplus, 



!$300,000.00. 
31.533.85. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. 234 River St., corner of FirBt, Troy, N. Y. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
SHETLArVD \%OOI., 

fcmbroldery PatterDs, Cbenilles, Filllns Silk, 

Fancy Combs, Brushee, Perfumery, Cutlery, 

ELEGANT FANS, OPERA GLASSES, ALBUMS, 

Traveling Bags, Dressing Cases, Portfolios, Desks, 

MILITARY AND HEGALIA GOItDS, 

Skates, Fishing Tackle, Canes, Umbrellas, 
London and Paris Fancy Articles, 

Suitable for Holiday and Bridal Presents. 

Daily Eeceiving New and lasluonable Goods. 



GEAND OPENING 

NEW SPRING GOODS. 

AT 

J. A. POST'S, 

469 Broad-way, Marble ^all. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &c., now open. 



ASSETS— February 16, 1864. 

Bonds and Mortgiiges, 1st Liens on Eeal 
Estate worth at least twice the am't 
of Mortgage, and princiiially on Pro- 
perty in the city of Albany, N. Y., $1^0,213 47 

U. S. Bonds 7-308," 6s of 1881 and 5-iiOs, 48,9'JO 00 

Call Loans — Secured by Bankandotlier 

Stocks and Bonds, 31,110 00 

Ca.sli in B^kand in Agents' hands, and 
in course of transmission to this otKce, 21,209 44 



LoBses unpaid — None. 



$231,522 85 



Total $5,824 84 



Poor Eichards, 

Oaths, vows and promises are much protested — 
By rebels, when we cannot be resisted, — 
Sometimes we can be, — then, when least ex- 
pected — 
Oaths, vows and promises are quite neglected ; — 
As Ben. Butler says. 

Una dies Dixii ad bellum miserat omnes — 
Ad bellum missos perdidit una dies. 
One day the Dixians stoutly warred, — 
One day the Dixiana were destroyed ; 

Jts old Burton says. 

' Tis said that in America, 
Uankiud degenerate, 



Office 446 Broadway, Albany, 

DIRECTORS : 

C. W. Durant, Prest Chi. & Kock I. R. R., 
Thos. P. Mason, Pres't Qnincy Miuitig Co., N. Y. ; 
Wm. Tilliiighast, firm Wickes' & Tillnighast, VVm. 
N. Strong, nrm Strong Bros. &. Co.,T. Van Heusen, 
firm Van Heusen &. CKarles, G. C. Davidson, E. 
Corning, Jr., firm E. Coming & Co., Wm. L. Learn- 
ed, firm Learned & Cook, A. P. Palmer, fii-m Palm- 
er, Newton &- Co., Alanson A. Sumner, firm Clark 
& Sumner Geo. B. Steele, firm Steele &, King, T. 
Kearney, firm F. & T. Kearney, C. Vihbard, hup'l 
N. i'. Central R. R., B. P. Learned, Pres't Union 
Bank, Alfred Wild, 142 State St., Benjamin Payn, 
447 Broadway, Robert L. Johnson, 12 Exchange 
Building, J. McB. Davidson, 40 Beaver St., Samuel 
Hand, H. J. Hastings, A. Van Santvoord, B. P. 
Learned, Jr., James C. Cook, George S. Weaver, 
Albany ; James Roy, firm James Koy & Co., West 
Troy i "T. G. Younglove, A. E. Stimson, Clifton Mills 
Company, Cohoes ; Clarke Rice, Watertown, N. Y ; 
Alvin Wickham, Binghamton ; Charles Bams, New 
London, Ct. WM. TILLINGIIAST, Pres't. 

J. H. RICE, Secretary. 



KOBEKT $i. IMcinURUY, 

APOTHECA-RY, 

And Dealer in every variety of 

french, engi..iish, germans american 
i>ekk'xj:mkry, 

Brnahes, and Fancy Toilet Goods. 

494 BROADWAY, - . ALBANY, 
Comer of Maiden Lane. 



Removal. 
ANTHONY riSK'S SONS 

WILL REMOVE on or about the Ist of May, 
to 519 Broadway, where they will keep con- 
stantly on hand a large stock of School and Miscel- 
laneous Books, together with Photograph Albums, 
and a large assortment of Fancy and Staple Station 
ery. Blank Books made to order on short notice 
All new publications received as soon as published 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS, 

71 State Street. 



GEO. HAEEIS & SON, 
LIVERY STABLES, 

Cor. IVIaiden Lane aad James St., 

And 82 Maiden Lane ; also, 

117 State >>trcet, 117 

ALBANY. N. Y. 

GEORGK HARRIS. HKKRT HAUllIS. 



ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, 

The Spring Term opens on the 
First Tnesdlay of Blarcli, 1S64. 

Three Terms constitute a course. 

Pkofessoks — Hon. Ira Harris, Amasa J. Parker, 
and Amos Dean. 

Circulars obtained from Amos Dean, Albany, N. Y. 



DEALER IN AMERICAN ANf FOREIGN 

DRY »oor)s, 

No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and Hudson Streets,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



3,500 UNION ENVELOPES, 

EMBRACING ALL THE VAUITIES WHICH 
time aud money could procure, ari-.iugcd in four 
volumes, bound iu half calf, are offered for sale. 
PRICE $250. 

Address Box 204, Post Office, 

TEOY, N. Y. 



Mar. I. 



THE CANTEEN 



93 



JOHN VAN H U Y S E N , 

CHOICE GROCERIES 

AND 

PROVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBAJTT, - - - N.T. 

Freaii Couutry Produce received Daily. Ordcn* 

delivered free of Cartiige, to all parts of the 

City, 



TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 

Without u notice ! 

-w^ 13: -A. T IS IT? 

Wliy, the fact that the 

ilTNA INSURANCE COMPANY 

or Harirord, Conn., 

Have just added $?oO,ni)0 to their Cajiital jmakiug it 
Two Million and a Qlnarlvr DuVfirR)^ with Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may now save tlie hother of small Policies 
in many Companies, and ^et insured in the Old 
^tna. JROBT JI. HAMILTON, Ayeut, 

Office 444 Broadway, Albany. 



1864, WM. THORBTJEN'S 1864. 

ANNTAI, DESCKIPTIVE CATALOGDE 

OF 

Garden, Pield, and Plower Seeds, 

IVo-»v Keady. 

Will be mailed free to applicants. 

WM. THORBURN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AND 492 BROADWAY, ALBANY. 



A. E, OARHART & Co., 

Manufacturers, and Retail Dealers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



A. E. CAKHART. 



O. M. KUGG. 



TAYLOR, WENDELL & CO., 

(Successors to Roswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLERY 

HARDWARE, 

No. 420 Broadway, 
ALBAirS", - - N. Y. 

B. TAYLOE. H. WENDELL. E. A. OASCOIGNE. 



E. H. BENDEK, 

BOOKSELLER, PUBLISHER, STATIONER, 

AND 

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, 
No. 73 State St., 

A t, B A .^ Y, I^ . Y . 

Military Books, Soldiers' Portfolios and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks constantly on band. 



FLAGG, WINHE & CO., 

Oarput War© loidms, 

CorDGi* FuUon nud Fourth Streets, 

TROY, IV. Y. 



JOHN FLAGS, 
WM. C. WINNB, 



W. H. H. NUTTINO, 
JAS. D. FOKD. 



"WOODWORTH, 

** THE " 

PHOTOGKAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



CONGRESS HALL, 

Comer Park Place and Washington Avenue, 

JAJVIEiS L. JMITCHELXj, Frop'r, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7 A. M. until 12 M. Dinner from 
1 P. M. until 5. 



'!'. A J. I'l^AUUV, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STOEE, 

NO. 50 STATE STREET, 

(Cor of (irui-n,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Partioulnt- addition paid to 

luakingf LudirM' <aaiters nud 

Cents' DroMN Jtoots to 

Order. 



LiK^vi!^ & Cioo»wi::v, 

PKACTICAL 

LITHOGEAPHEES, 

GENERAL ENGRAVERS, PRINTERS, &o. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps,! 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

4r,-2 BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



STAXE STREEX IIICiH SCHOOL, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
A Bonrding and Day Scliool for Boys. 

LEVI CASS, PRINCIPAL & PROPRIETOR. 

rpHIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 
J- State Street, furnishes a thorough course of 
instruction, in the several Departments of learning, 
from the most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



T. &. II. McBBIDE, 

DEALEBS nr 

CHOICE GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 
Butter, Cheese, H:im, Pork, Lard, 

PRESH TEAS AND COFPEES 

Dried Fruits, &e., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

COK. OF SOUTH PEARL & PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, N, Y. 



BEIAUE'S 
CONFECTIONERY. 



It E S X A ir K A :\ T , 

83 STATE STREET, 
Twaddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls and Wedding Entertain- 
ments supplied with Ice Cream, Ices, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, aud every 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Ovstors, &.C. An entirely new 

and Original Style of (Ji-nauicntal Pynimids, 

Fountains, Ba"skets, and A'ases for Table 

Decoration, furnished at the shortest 

notice. 

FrencU Confectious, Jflottoes, &c., 

constantly on Hand. 



A ^EMT EI^iE or GOODS. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costumes and Fancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &c. 

]yiILIXARY TRIMMZN-GS, 

Buttons, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, &.c. 

RALPH P. LATHROP, 

37 STATE STREET, 

Importer and dealer in H.irdware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fishing and Shooting Ta?kle, Military 

Goods aud Fire Anns. 



94 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 1. 



FIVE CENTS PEE POUKD 

PAID FOK OLD NEWSPAPERS, ROOKS, 
Pnmphlits, Diimiin!.' Lftteii*. Due IJilla, Alum 
nuce, (xreek LexicoiiH, Har|iur, and other Jiugazines, 

DEEDS, WILLS, POST OBITS, 

Amatory Epistles, and all otiierwhite papers, clean, 
priuted, or written upon, including 

Copies of " The Canteen," 

In (jood preservation, at tUe MOKXINU EXPliESS 
OFFICE, comer State and Green streeld. 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

CITIZENS A7»iM> SXEA^^VCJEKS, 
Wishing to Piircliase 

HATS, CAPS, FURS, TEUNKS, BAGS, 
UMBRELLAS, &c., &c., 

Will find Fashionable Goods, Eeasouable 

Fricesi and a Large AsisoMitieat 

AT 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT WHOLESALE CR RETAIL, 

54 STATE STREET (south side), one Door AVost 
of Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. T. 



NEW CARPETS FOR SPEING. 

A new and splendid assortment of 

C A. H I> E T S , 

Have just been received, which can be purchased 
35 Per Cent less 

Than on the 1st day of Mai'ch, at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co.'s, 

43 NOKTH PEARL STREET, 
ALBANY. 



PHOTOGRAPH 

AND 

AMBHOTYPE AllTISTS, 
No 51 State Street, Alhany. 

LL STYLES OF PICTURES MADE, viz.: 

the Carte de Visit)', larjxe Photograplis, plain 

or colored, Anihi-iitypcH and Pictures put in LocKcts, 
Bronclies and Kind's. Photographs colored in Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, &:c., by the best artists. 
All our work is made of the best materials, and 

warranted to give satisfaction. 
N. B. — Particular attention is paid to copying of 
Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes. 

RADLEY & VANDERZEE. 



A 



B. W. WOOSTEll, 

MAXDFACTCREE OP 

Kosevrood, 

JVIalio^auy, 

tVuIniit, 

und Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, Feathers, Feather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms. 

No. 57 and 59 South Peaii Street, 

ALgPANY, N. Y. 

tS^ PARTICULAR CARE taken in i>acking for 
Transportation. 



J. H. HIDLJEV, 

543 BROAJD'WA.Y, .AJLBA.NY, 

(Four doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEINWAY &. SONS, 

CHICKERING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAY'S 




PIANO FORTES. 

AGENT FOR 

IVIA-SOISr & HA-INOLIN'S 

CABINET OEGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN HARMONICMS, 

Melodcons, Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
niaalcal 3Iercliaui1ise of every description. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODRUPF; 

INVITE THE ATTENTION OP 

BUYERS 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF 

English, Frencli, GermaD»& American 
iiAisnirARE 

C U T L E E Y . 

^tvedes, Knglisli and Refined Bar 
and Itundle Sron. 

Spiing Steel, Oast Steel, Cut Nails, 

Cut & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Spiings and Axles, kc, 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



W'lxE & M"0«E'> 



Ma^lT 



H^D 'H ^t 



OOOnYEAK RI'RBRR DEPOT. 

RUBBER GOODS, 

Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD,' 

49S Broadway, nearly opposite Stanivix Ball, 
two Doors above Maideu Lane. 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on band a full assortment of 

Sch.001, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blank Books of 
Every Description. 



CALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine our larye and Complete Assortment of 

Hair, Nail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

COMBS OF EVERY DESCEIPTION, 

OILS AND POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

Liiiltin'M Criennine KxtraetM, Hand 
Mirrors, I'aney 'I'oilet (xoodii ; 

And in fact everytbiug for a 
COMrXiETK TOIXjEX OUTFIT. 
Strangers visiliny tlie Cily would do well to call 
and examine. 

DEXTER iV NELLEGAR, 

Cor. State and N. Pearl Sts. 



Ho ! to the Exchaage 

Building ! ! ! 

Yc Millions xlio Tisit Ihe Oreat 

BAZAAR, 

And turn over to his Excellency 

T. SQUIRES- BROKER. 

youR 

Jtill^TER, 

COI'P©:%S, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAME THE VERY 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The precious metals ai'c now commanding. Ke- 
member the number, 

1 Exchange Bmlding, Foot of State Street,. 



DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL. 
ISo, 40 Grand, Cor. Hamilton St., 

AND 

Cor. Churcli and Lydius Ste., 
AI.BANT, . • • M. Y. 



Mar. 1. 



THE CANTEEN. 



95 



E. W. BOTJGHTON. 

AVhoiosalc lunl Retail Dualur for Canh, in 

DATS, f VPS A\D STRVW GOODS, 

L.VDIES' AXD GEXTLKIIEXS FURS, 

yitnfepePass Travelftrg Bags, 
And. Canes, 

2.50 River Street, Troy. N. Y. 



ESIPIRE STOVE WORKS, 

HICKS, AVOLFE & CO., 

Manufacturers and WIioleBiile Dealers in, 

StQ)\r©s, &l)©at©ps & Haages, 

OFFICE AXD SALES ROOM, 

263 Eiver Street, Troy, N. Y. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

Cljta^ |1uI)lic;i{iou n'i pf tosjrapcr ^tpi 

MAGAZINES, BOOKS, 
And. N e Av s p a p e 1' s , 

RECEIVED KEOfLARLY. 

240 Eiver Street, Troy, N. Y. 
Near the Troy House. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHING STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

{Douw's Building.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING OF EVERT 
description always on hand, and for sale at the 
very lowest rates for casli. Clothing made to order 
in tlhe neatest and best manner, and latest styles — 
Warranted to Fit. Always on band. Cravats, Hand- 
kerchiefs, Shirts, Collars, Bosoms, Suspenders, Half 
Hose. Unfler Shirts, Drawers. Sec. &lc. 



J. RANKIN, 



DE.4LER I.V 



BOOTS AND SHOES, 

No, 41 WasMngtoii Avenue, 
ALBANY. N. Y. 



WAREHOUSE OP THE CLIXTO\ STOVE WORKS. 

rULLEE, WAEEEN & CO., 

255 and 257 River street, Troy, N. Y. 

Sole nianufactvirers of the Celel>ratod 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and .\ppurtenance8. 



M. W. MACOMBES & CO., 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Clicmicals, I>rag:s, netlicines. 

Paints, Oil!.,,<jiIass, Varnislies 
and Wyc-StulTs, 

No3. 32 and 34 Wasliington Avenue, 

ALBA.\Y, .\. V. 



J. McB. DAVIDSON'S 



PREUIUfl 



FIRE KING 



SAFES. 



WARRANTED FIRE PROOF. 



free: FTioi>>z r>A.]VEPJsrBss. 



J. S. DICKERMAN, 



SOLE AGENT 



Sample Rooms, 93 State Street, 



A.x.BA.isr5r 



DWELIiING HOCSB SAFES ON HAND. 



DAVIDSON'S 



Patent Cliilled Steel L.inins, 



WLIrh bida dcflnnce to the B17RGI.AS. 



INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANY. 

Capital and Sm'plus, $240,000. 

ADAM VAN ALLEN, Pros't. 

TIIOS. .SClIi:VLER, Vice Pres't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 



UIREC'IOES. 



Ailam Van Allen, 
.lobn H. Reynolds, 
(;. P. Williima. 
M. II. Head, 
Jesse C Potl.<?, 
Peter MoiituMtli, 
II. 1). Hawkins", 
Chas. H. Adams, 
L. M. Palmer, 



Tlioiiias .Sclinvler, 
Arrl,il,;ild McClure, 
.lolm li. AVhile, 
Inaac \. Chapman, 
Cliarli'B IS. Lansiajj, 
Tlico. F. Ilinn|ilire_v, 
JnnicR W. Katnn, 
Cliarlcsn. Redlleld, 
E. A. Dnrant, 



Visscher Ten Evck. 



Office, Wo. ««H Mi'oadway, 

(Over Albany Exchange Bank.) 



PAieEiS;R & O-BRIEJV, 

FA.«IIIONAPLE 

MILITAEY AND CITIZENS' TAELOES, 

]>"o, 481 ISroadAvay, 

ST.AJSr-V^IX HALL 33TJILDIN-<3-. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



PAXRO.liS OF THE 

SANITARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
rVo. dO State Street, 

And examine the Coin Silverware, Diamonds, 

Watches and Eich Jeweky, 

AH of which will be offered at much lower than 
usual prices, 

FOR A FEW DAYS. 

N. B.— The mnjnr i)art of the assortment will he 
sold off at OLD PRICES. 

Only Opposition, I81I1 Year, 

SIGN WATCH AND SPECTACLES, 

B. L. HOOD. 



ROBERX I>AH)I.AW% 

VETERINARY SURGEON and Veterinary 
Pharmaceutical Cbeniist, late of Cincinnati, 
Graduate in 1840 of the Royal Veterinary College 
of Surgeons, Edinburgh, "Scotliind, Prcif. Dicks, 
under the patronage of the Highland Agricultural 
Society of Scotland ; Fellow and Hon. Fellow of 
the V. M. A., &c., and late Asei-stant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons: William .1. Goodwin, 
Birmingham, England: William Stevly, London; 
Ed. Dycer, of Dycer's Repositorv. Stephen's Green, 
Dublin, having removed his office" from John C'ntler'a 
Stables, may be consulted daily on Diseases of 
Horses. &c., at his residence, No. 22 HAWK, 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



BOOKS, SXAXIO^fERY, 

PlIOTOGEArrilC ILBLIIS, 

Aud other Articles connected with the Trade. 
Sold Wholesale & Eetail, 

BV 

S. R. GHAY, 

38 STATE STREET. 

.A-LBji^N-iT. 



Bazaar Postage Stamps 

Can be procured at the Book and JInsic Stores, 
and at tlic Post Office in the Bazaar. AH letters 
placed in the Letter Box must be prepaid. 

GEO. P. TEN BEOECK, Secretary, 



96 



THE CANTEEN 



Mae. 1. 



By our Kenwood Mackine. 

THE CURIOSITY SHOP. 
I. 
The Bazaar ! Oli tlie Bazaar I 
What treasure it exhibits ; 
There's not a circumstance of war 
But's fouud among its rare bits. 
There are the sword of Washington, 
His coat and vest and breeches — 
Which lie wore at the resignation 
Of his office at Annapolis, 

II. 

And there's his old camp-chest and service 

His tea-board and liis tent; 

His treasure chost and writing case 

That UncU Sam lias lent, 

To his daugliters dear at Albany, 

At the request of Mr. Pruyn, 

That they might wrest a pretty penny 

From your pockets, sir, iind mine. 

III. 
There's Franklin's cane with golden head. 
The coat of General Jackson, 
And epaulets which the British red- 
Coats did turn their back on ; 
There are Im.ium's siiawls of camels' hair, 
As fine dear Miss as your'n. 
And yet not good enough they were 
For President Van Buren. 

IV. 
And there's Napoleon's garden chair, 
The stick that Dr. Sprague cut, — 
M'ith Doctor Watt's book of prayer. 
And A patch of Voltaire's blanket ; 
Also a Continental bill, 
Greenback of olden time, — 
And Holly from a Holy W.'1I,— 
With things that will not rhyme. 



A feather lucked up near a tree — 
From wing of goose or loon — 
Where Byron wrote " Augusta," 
Or her initials, with his own ; 
A hazel twig and chestnut bough. 
An urn from Herculaneum; 
These things are rare as you must know. 
And worth the seeing on 'em. 

VI. 
There's Praise God Sarcbones' very sword. 

And one of Second Charles' time 

A fighting still upon my word, 

As though they liked the p.astime ; 

Surrounding these are g.auutlets, spurs. 

Helmets, daggers, claymores, 

With which to .accommodate ye, sirs. 

Who wish to settle old scores. 

VII. 
There's a famous statue, " Mars in liepose,^' 
Well known among the Federals, 

It is copied — I tell you under the rose 

From our idle Major Generals ; 



There .are two Idols from New York, 
Images of Fernando and Ben Wood ; 
A pipe bowl from an Indian Grave 
Near our Machine at Kenwood. 

VIII. 
A woman seated in a chair, 
Holding a bird and her tongue — 
A thing we rather think as rare, 
As aught we've seen or sung ; 
Then there's the Son called " Prodigal," 
With an interesting face — 
And of Swiss Costumes, " A Bell Pull," 
With Orange and Lemon Sauce. 

IX. 

Nails from a Pompeiian hardware house. 

Good for your use and mine. 

And will be held fo;- sale by us 

Far cheaper than Mr. Pruyn; 

A copy there is of Mosaic, 

In the form of ancient paving, 

Which pertained to a poet tragic 

By the name of Cave Cancm. 



Of a family well known to fame. 
But of which you have heard no good. 
We have two further specimens. 
To wit, Fossil and Olive Wood ; 
A cone from the ancient cedars. 
And water from the Dead Sea, 
As dead as men get of fevers, 
Or as the waters of Tivoli. 

XI. 
Another Wood! "with a ball in it," — 
Don't rejoice, it is not Fernando, 
But a bit of innocent timber 
The Doctor picked up at Waterloo ; 
Then Olive Wood occurs again. 
The family seems as numerous 
As the Smiths, although 'tis plain 
They are not half as humorous. 

XII. 

We've a model of a leaning tower, — 

The one near falling at Pisa, — 

And a " Piece" from the ruins of Utica, 

One that has fallen, we say ; 

We have shells from Salamis, Greece, 

A pebble from the Dead Sea, 

.\nd lava from Mount Vesuvius, 

With a column in Porphyry. 

XIII. 

We've a model of the Bell of St. Peters, 
But here we must promptly declare. 
If you'd see the belles — thesweet creatures- 
You must look for them in the Bazaar ■ 
We've a specimen also of Cotton, 
Grown in the ruins of Pompeii — 
Where the plant seems to have got on, 
As well as in the ruins of Dixii. 
[To be continued.] 



J. L, HAEEISON, 

Cor. Firet and Con;rrc88 Street 8, Troj*, 

SKiirrs, consETS, 

ZEPHYR WORSTED, 

AND 

PAIIIS FANCY GOODS. 

TRIMMING-S, RIBBONS, &c. 



NEW KM) BEAUTrFTJL 
styi.es of 

FRENCH NOTE PAPERS 

A N I) 

ENVELOPES, 

stamped with Initials, a Plate and 60 
Finely Engraved Cards, for $1.50. 

AT 

NEWCOMB & GO'S., 
524 Broadway, 

(Near the Delavau House.) 



I Vow it is too Bad 

** I am saviny up my monev," 

A prudent house-wife eaid, 
'* For all that has been told me, 

And by the thing I've read. 

" I will be able pnon to buy 

A Carpet for this floor, 
And hy the toil it does cost me 

What one lan want it more ? 

" Dame Gossip said this evening, 

As tflie dropn'd into tea, 
That Watson had the cheapest goodB 

That ever she did see, 

*' The cheapest and the very best 

That ever merchant had ;' 
Then shall I longer scrub this floor 

I vovi it is too bud." 

CHAinTCEY WATSOIT, 
115 State Street, Carpet Store. 



CHINA TEA COMPANY, 

7S !^tato Street, ^Vlbany. 

NEW CROP 

ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, 

SELECTED EXPRESSLY 
FOR THE 

RETAIL TRADE. 



"The ocean speaks tOoquently and forever," 
says Eeocher. " Yes," retorts Prentice, '-and 
there is no use telling it to dry up." 



J. H. McCLTJRE, 

WHOLESALE DEALER l.V 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

A .\ n 

■VirilSriDO^W (3-X-..A.SS, 

I>o, 70 State Street, Albany. 



A. & J. C KOONZ, 

WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS IN 

OAEPETINa, OIL CLOTH &c., 

53 SXAXE STKEEX, 

.A-LBAJJfY. • - . N. Y. 




" Ttl-A-T OMEER-S BUT ISTOT IlSTEBI^Iu^TES-' 



No. 9.] 



ALBAI^Y, WEDNESDAY, MAECH 2, 1864. 



[Price 10 Cents. 



Inside Pictures of the Bazaar. 

TSo. S. 



THE IRISH BOOTH. 

This booth is situated a little northeast of 
the main entrance from Washington Avenue, 
and immediately attracts the eye bj"^ its simple 
beauty and unique surroundings. That which 
first renders it a prominent object to the spec- 
tator, is a brilliant dependency of gas-jets, in 
shape of a Harp; while the whole space is 
beautifully draped with American and Irish 
national colors, and Harp and Shamrock every 
wllfere bespangle the deep-green hangings. A 
fine oil painting of Ireland's Patron Saint, in 
full canonicals, adorns one face of the booth ; 
and the banner of the Hibernian Provident 
Society, with its field of green and gold, fit- 
ingly appears among the tasteful ornamenta- 
tions. Splendid mirrors form an appropriate 
background to a tout ensemble that reflects 
not only excellent arrangement of design and 
execution, but intense patriotism, and the 
never-dying love of Fatherland which is an 
inseparable ingredient of Irish character. 

The ladies in attendance upon the Booth 
are fitting representatives of a land whose 
historic fame for " brave men and fair wo- 
men " holds good all over the world. And 
the crowd of purchasers who throng the space 
immediately around the Booth, almost uni- 
versally exhibit marked characteristics of the 
Milesian race. One can scarcely resist the 
soft importunities of those who bid you " C'ead 
millia falta " in the name of our sick and 
wounded soldiers ; and many a dollar, as if 
suddenly imbued with vitality, springs from 
purse-repose at the magic call. There is one 
noticeable drawback, which we hope to see 
remedied before the Bazaar closes: a total 
absence of the type of costume peculiar to old 
Erin. No costume in the world — not even 
that of the Italian peasantry — is so really 
picturesque ; and we trust some of " Hiber- 
nia's lovely daughters" will enhance its beauty 
by their own. 

A spirit of generous rivalry per\'adcs the 
Irish Booth — a determination not to bo out- 
done, either in style and variety of contribu- 



tions, or in the amount of money realized. It 
is a commendable feeling, and almost sure to 
be successful. 

The Booth is replete with articles of every 
description (donated and purchased), which 
cannot fail to please the most varied taste, 
and additions are being daily made. Where 
everything is so recherche, it may perhaps be 
deemed invidious to make any distinction — 
more particularly as nearly all the articles have 
before been commented upon; but we can 
not avoid speaking of a few articles, even at 
tlic risk of repetition : 

A gorgeous parlor screen, worked in vari- 
ou's-colorcd worsteds and beads, at a convent 
in Montreal, having a peacock for the princi- 
pal figure, with flowers, &c., on ground work. 
It is framed in ebony and gilt, and is pro- 
nounced the most beautiful work of that 
nature in the world. 

Photograph of Gen. McClellan at his head- 
quarters, the frame for which was cut from a 
solid piece of marble, by Mr. E. Hanlon. It 
is a gem. 

Magnificent sofa pillow, covered with yel- 
low satin, and elaborately worked in colored 
silks, gold, silver, &c., the gift of Mrs. Re- 
corder Austin. A really superb article, sug- 
gestive of oriental splendor. 

Finden's Tableaux, profusely illustrated, and 
a very large Douay Bible, both elegantly 
bound in Turkey Morocco. A neat dona, 
tion from Mr. R. Dwyer, Superintendent of 
Albany County Idiot Asylum. 

" Tara's Hall " — house made entirely from 
burrs aninutshells, furnished and surmount- 
ed with Harp ensign and American flag. A 
truly ingenious gift, by Mrs. Charles O'Brien. 

Large full-rigged ship, in glass case, donated 
by David Neligan, Esq. This is perhaps jthe 
most perfect article in the fair, and is fully 
competent to " sail in " in praise of itself. 

An Irish Thrush, in cage, is a very appro- 
priate donation to the Booth, and its notes 
will undoubtedly produce other notes of a 
description highly conducive to the pecuniary 
success of the Bazaar. 

Picture — "Breaking up of Home"— framed 
in black walnut, and presented by William 
Fleming, Esq. It is a munificent contribu- 



tion, and the donor is one of those who never 
goes half-way in a good work. 

French Morocco Traveling Bag, a donation 
from L. M. Rodgers & Bro. ; the workman- 
ship is of the very highest order. 

A superb Wine Stand and Set, the gift of 
Alderman McManus, of Troy. 

Rich Tea Set of gilt china, articles which 
doubtless every one would like " to have in 
the house." 

Gold and Silver Medals, Rosaries, &c., 
blessed by the hands of Pope Pius IX, and 
presented to the Booth by E. C. Delevan, 
Esq., and Miss Harriot Weed. Nothing could 
well surpass them in interest to the Catholic 
patrons of the Bazaar. 

In the Curiosity Shop is a donation mada 
specially to this Booth, of one hundred Canes, 
manufactured from a Palmetto log sent by 
Gen. Corcoran to Capt. P. H. Griffin, of this 
city, while the former was a prisoner in 
Charleston, S. C. The gallant Captain though 
corporeally small, has a big heart. 

The general assortment of articles is such 
as to please almost every taste, and shows ex- 
cellent discrimination in selection. 

None have more nobly responded to this 
patriotic work than our Irish fellow-citizens ; 
and, by the way, none have more reason for 
makin" every effort to preserve the Union in- 
tact, and to cherish its defenders. America 
has always held out the right hand of fellow- 
ship across the ocean to poor Erin's children ; 
and when settled upon our soil, has bestowed 
with no niggardly hand the highest honors of 
citizenship upon them. 

Let no one forget the Irish Booth ! If any 
have been thus far lukewarm, let them come 
up to the standard of efBcient aid— so that 
the Harp may be attuned to the glorious 
notes of Victory, when the bustle and turmoil 
of our great Bazaar shall have ceased. 

The following ladies are in attendance on 
the Booth, and by their untiring zeal, con- 
tribute largely to its success: — 

Mr.s. Dr. O'Callaghan, Mrs. Matthew Hawe, 
Mrs. M. Delehanty, Mrs. T. Mattimor, Mrs. 
John Stuart, Mrs. Alfred Edwards, Mrs. Isaac 
Annesley, Mrs. Dr. Lansing, Mrs. Thos. Hill, 
Mrs. M. Nolan, Miss Cassidy, Miss Margaret 



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Cassidy, Miss Catharine Ulll, Miss M. Wood, 
Miss Emma Morange, Miss Eliza Tracey, Miss 
Anna Cassidy, Miss Julia Dclelianty, Jliss M. 
0. Stuart, Miss Elizabeth llawe, Miss C. Van 
SchoonhoTtn, Miss Fannie Cassidy, Miss A. 
Lalor, Miss Kearney, daughter of County 
Treasurer 

The following gentlemen, among others, 
exercise a general supervision over its affairs, 
and have not left, nor will they leave any 
means untried to place the " Gem of the 
Ocean" high up the ladder of pecuniary suc- 
cess : — Thomas Kearney, Esq., Alderman 
Quin, Alderman Mulcahy, Ex-Alderman Dol- 
ehanty, James Maker, Esq., Jas. McGeough 

CURIOSITY SHOP. 

This department of the Bazaar Las proved 
a groat success, even far beyond the most 
sanguine expectations of its friends. The 
reports heretofore made only show the cash 
receipts at the door, coupon tickets purchased 
at the entrance and received for admission 
not being counted. Thus far the gross 
receipts for the week ending Saturday last, 
including amount received for the sale of 
catalogues, are about two thousand dollars. 
There is no museum like it in tlie country, 
and we probably never again will have so rare 
and valuable a collection. 

Those who have not visited it should not 
fail to do so at once. Two or three visits are 
really necessary in order to full}' understand 
and appreciate it. 

The Washington memorials, of priceless 
value and great national interest, are alone 
worth the price of admission. There are 
numerous other articles of almost equal 
interest. The writing bureau owned by 
Wasliington, upon which he signed the dealh 
warrant of Major Andre ; the cane of Wash- 
ington, in the head of which is the first piece 
of money ever coined by the government of 
the United States, in the presence of Genera 
Washington and his lady; the pistols of 
Washington and Lafayette ; Washington's 
towel; Washington's hair; the shaving case 
owned and used by General Montgomery : 
pistols taken from Major Pictairn, that 
exploded tbo first powder of the Revolution ; 
Roger Sherman's tea tray ; pistol owned and 
used by Miles Standish, brought over by him 
in the Mayflower; portrait of the widow of 
the first ofiBcer killed in the Revolution ; 
chair brought over in the Mayflower; Gen. 
Putnam's chair; Gen. Marion's chair; Madi- 
son's cane, carried by him during the whole 
of liis administration. 

The Japanese collection of the Hon. R. H. 
Pruyn is probably the finest in tliis country, 
and unequaled even in Europe. It has been 
so pronounced l)y a gentleman who examined 
them and had visited the museum in Holland, 
where there is said to be the best Japanese 
collection. 



Mrs. Pruyn, the highly accomplished lady 
of our minister, is most of the time to be 
found in attendance, and ready, in her 
peculiar, modest and agreeable way, to explain 
them. 

Mrs. DoWitt, who, with her kind husband, 
has traveled much and spent a long time 
aWoad, has brought back with her many rare 
and valuable things of great interest, a part 
of which they have on exhibition. 

Mrs. Wild has also a splendid Chinese col- 
lection. The collection of bronze is as fine as 
any that can be found. The large equestrian 
statues of Gen. Van Rensselaer are particu- 
larly noticeable. We should fail to do justice 
to all without referring at length to the entire 
catalogue. Hurst's arrangements and exhi- 
bition reflects the highest credit upon his 
ability and artistic taste. 

Many things have been added since the 
exhibition opened. The model of the famous 
French Bastile, presented by Lafayette to 
AVashington, made of stone from the old 
Bastile, has just been received from Prof. 
Henry of the Smithsonian Institute, Wash- 
ington. 

Mr. Wells has reason to express himself, 
as he does, in the highest terms of praise and 
commendation of the laJies and gentlemen in 
attendance, as well as of the co-operation of 
the committee. Their courtesy and atten- 
tion render the Curiosity Shop, with its great 
attractions, a charming and agreeable place 
of resort. 

AUTOGRAPH AND PHOTOGRAPH BOOTH. 

This Booth is situated between the Mili- 
tary and Kinderhook Booths, and by some 
oversight is restricted to the smallest possible 
dimensions, being a mere triangle between 
the other two. It is devoted to Autographs 
and Photographs ; the former collected by 
Mr. Henry Benedict, and the latter by Mrs. 
and Dr. Armsby. The Photographic Depart- 
ment is under the charge of Mrs. Armsby, 
and the Autographic under that of Mr.=. 
Stephen Quackenbush. The young ladies in 
charge are : Miss Anna Vanderburgh, Miss 
Mary Radoliff, Miss Mary Viele, Miss Mary 
Olcott, Miss Mary Russell, Miss Carrie Phelps, 
Miss Maggie Williams, Miss Fink, Miss Fanny 
Ramsey and Miss Mary Foote of Saratoga, 
who kindly consented to divide her time be- 
tween this Booth and the one from her own 
town. 

The principal articles for sale are : The su- 
perb Album of the United States Senate, pre- 
sented by Mrs. Ira Harris. The great Album 
of " carte de visite " pictures, presented by 
Frank Little. A splei'did portrait of Mr. 
Everett ; portraits of Jlr. Corning, Mr. AVeed, 
Gen. Wool ; an immense number of smaller 
pictures, ambrotypes, carte de visite, stereo- 
scopes and stereoscopic views. Most of the 



pictures were donated by Messrs. Thonipsen, 
Churchill & Denison, Bender, Newcomb & 
Fisk, of this city; and Messrs. Tobin of New 
Bedford, Brady, Schauss, Fredericks, of New 
York, Baker of Utica, and Whipple, Miller 
and Rowell and Allen, of Boston. 

The receipts b.ive been as follows : First 
day — For Autographs, $20 ; other sales, $4P. 
Second day — Autographs, $40 ; other sales, 
$07. Third day— Autographs, $30; other 
sales, $90. Fourth day — .\ntographs, $28; 
other sales, $G2. Fifth day. Photographs, 




■ DANIEL L. WEAVER, ^^ 
Tlie largest and smallest 

UMBEELLAS, PAMSOLS.PAEASOLETTES, 

etc., etc., 

ALL OF THE BEST MATERIAL, 

Constantly on band and made to order, at 

•to <3Jroeii street, 49 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STKANGERS IN THE CITY, DURING THE 
continuance of tlie Army Relief Bazaar, can 
obtain adniiseion to tliis Park for 25 conts. Cars 
leave tbe Exohiinge every ten minutes. The Bigiial 
for skating ia a red balT on the fla.Lrstaff at foot of 
State street, by day, and a red light at night. 



A.D. SHEPARD&CO.'S 



F-A. T E ISr T 



SELF-RAISING 



FLOUR, 



JUST INTRODUCED, 

Is the Best, Most Econoiniral and 
Iflost Healtliful Flour in use. 

It is put up in G-lb. packages, and sold by most 
of tbe grocers. Every houBekeeper sbould trj' it. 

D K P OT: 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

S. Y. PATN, Agent. 



.T. N. IIAOER, 

FARMERS' HOTEL. 

42 WasMngton Avenue, 



i^JL,BA.NY. 



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gff 



TWEDDIiE HALL MUSIC STORE, 

(next door to hah. entrance.) 
85 State "Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Fortes, 

Knabe & Go's. Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Marshall & Traver's "Parlor Gem." 

Only agency for Prince & Co. 'a uneqnaled Melode- 

ons and Harinoniinns. and Carlnirt, Necdham 

& Co. 'a unequiiled Melodeons and 

Ilanuoniviuis. 

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

SHEET MUSIO AND MUSIC BOOKS, 

STRATT(JN & FOOTES 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

MARTIN'S AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of JIusicnl instrnments and merchan- 

dlise. Low prices, fair dealing', and all goods 

warranted to prove as represented. 



W. F. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



GENTS' rUENISHING EMPOEIUM, 

46-i iSc 464 BROADWAY. 



Shirts and Collars made to order. 

Also, Agents for the Celebrated 

Wheeler & WUson Sewing Machine, 



JOHN A, FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen Ware, 

LOOKIIVG GLASSES, •Sec, 
NO. aaS RIVER. STREET, 

TROY N. Y. 



HOUCK'S HOTEL, 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



CHRISTIAN HOUCK, 
J. A. HOTJCK, - - 



Proprietor. 
Agent. 



WATCHES, JEWELRY 

AND 

SILVER WARE. 

■W HI. "W E ]\ » E 1. li , 

(late Wendell & Feltman,) 

IMPORTER OF 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 
Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 
Glasses and Spectacles, and 
Paris Fancy Goods, &c. • 

DEALER I.v 

BILVEE AND PLATED WAEE, 

Rich Jewelry, &c. 

Fine Watcbes and Chronometers carefully re- 
paired by experienced workmen. 

WM. WENDELL, 
480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hall. 



NEAA?" YORK 



CLOTHING HOUSE, 




79 State Street, Albany, TV. Y. 

L. D. HUTCHINS, Proprietor. 

CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
SUITS, to be made to order in first class style, 
at short notice. Also Fine Ready-Made Clothing 
and Furnishing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



ii 



LATHAM, 

THE" HATTER, 

558 BROAD'tVAY, 

OPPOSITE DELAVAN HOUSE. 



PECK'S HOTEL, 

ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. 

(Late McOardle's.) 
SSe Si 532 Broadtray 

AND 

37 and 39 James Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
»E1,AVAI% PECK, 

PROPRIETOR. 



EOOKi:>'<S «L,ASSES, 

■V/INDOW CORNICES, 
CONSOLE TABLES, 

MAEBLE SLABS AND BRACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design and quality, never before offered 
in this city. 



EN6EAVINGS AND LITH06EAPH3 

Picture Cord and Tassels, LookiDS Gluaa Plate 
JOH.>' PEADM'EEE, 

MANUFACTURER, 
No. 15 NOIITH PEA-Ht. ST., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



». "»V. CAMPKEEE, 

DEALER IN 

OLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOP SKIRTS, 

And MaaufactTirer of Pine and Fashionabla 
CLOAKS a:>i> ma.^xieeas, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicely made article, will be satisfied by aa 
examination that this ie the place to leave their 
orders. 



JAS. w. mora]\c:e, 

PRACTICAL 

UPHOLSTERER. 
WINDOW SHADES, 

Gnt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Feathers, &c., 

39 NOETH PEAEL STREET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



K. V. R. r,AI%SI.^«JH & CO.I 

Ladies and Gent's Furnishing Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

554 UROADM'AV. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVER & BAKER S. 91. CO. 

D. L. BABCOCK, 

DEALER IN 

Yard Oomer of Franklin and Bassett Sts,, 

ALBANY. 

Lehigh, Lackawanna, Peach Mountain, WhiteAeh, 
Cumberland and Blacksmith COAL. 

Hickorv, Hard Maple, Beach, Oak, Hemlock. 
White and Yellow Pine WOOD. 



5^=- Hope is the parent of " I'll try." But for it 
■where were the noble gal;#y of statesmen, war- 
riors and inventors that shine so brightly in the 
firmament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Morse and Wing. The latter has fully realized his 
fondest hope in the production of the flour of the 
family— Wing's Union Flour. 



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r«E^V A.^O BEAI'TIFUr. 

STYLE3 qF 

FEENOH NOTE PAPERS & ENVELOPES, 

stamped n'Ub Initinli*. 

A Plate, and 50 finely engraved Cards for $1.50, at 

>rETVCOM:B & Co'e, 
524 BROADWAY, 5S4 

Near the Delavan Houee. 



W. J. & R. H. SCOTT, 

Manufacturers and Dealers in 

ITIilifary, Fire Deparfiiient, 

Theatrical and Civic Association Goods, 

FIRE - ARMS, FISHING TACKLE, ORNA- 
MENTS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 
NAVY BUTTONS, GILT LACES, 
CORDS, &c., &c., 

PICKPOCKET-PROOF POCKETS, 

Marking Ink and Stamps for Clothing, Stencil 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No. 60 State St., at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

ALB-AJSTY, N-. Y. 

Sword, Pistol and Gun Repiiiring done at short 
notice. Old guns and pistols taken in trade. 
Second hand guns and pistols sold on commission. 
We will warrant all our guns sold, and if we cannot 
satisfy the purchaser we will refund the money. 



FRANK H. LITTLE, 

BOOKSEEEER & !$XAXIO.^'ER, 

No. 83 State Street. 



Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

FmOTOGrRAJPH. ALBTJ:iMS, 

Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictvires, 

I.AW AND PENSION DLANKS, 

83 State Street, South. Side. 



NEW YOKK LACE STOEE. 

GEO. F. FAKRIXjJTO^i, 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TVVEDDIiE HALI., ALBANY, 

AND FORMERLY OF 

633 Broadway, N. Y. City, 

IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADDI- 
tion to liis Extensive Assortment of Rich Laces 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 

SPENCER'S CHEMISETTS AND SLEErES 

Made up and to Order. 
GEO. P. FARRINGTON, 

7 NORTH PEARL ST. 



HAEVEY E. WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

AJiPANY. 

Skillful Workmen, Low Rents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy. 



WAGER & FALES, 

Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 

NO. 275 RIVER STREET, 
TROY, I\. Y. 

James Wager. Andrew B. Kales. 



HERRICK"!;! 

AEMY AND NAVY PILLS. 
The Wliole YVorld I'uited. 

Sick People Think, 

after which act, 

HERRICK'S SUGAR COATED 

I> I L L S. 

CHILDREN CRY FOR THEM. 



or trouble. Each plaster will wear from one to 
four months, and in rheumatic complaints, spraiua 
and bruises, freuueiitly effect cures when all other 
remedies fail. Full directions will be found on the 
back of each. Public speakers, vocalists and minis- 
ters of the gospel, and others, will strengthen their 
UuiL^B and impi-ove their voices by wearing them on 
their breast. Price i.*5 cents. 




A 




rwMi 

J. An 



REMARKAIJLE 

merican remedy is 
carrying the world by 
storm. Over five millions 
of boxes are sold annu- 
ally. Composed entirely 
of Flowers, Roots, Bal- 
saras and Extracts — their 
eftect on the human svs- 
tem is pleasant, satisfac- 
tory and successful. Act- 
ing directly on the blood, 
glands, solids and fluids of 
the body, their use is at- 
tended with the happiest 
effect^s. In sudden attacks 

of diseases, one or two 

doses almost alwa5'8 cures. In old standing cases 
of sickness, small doses — repeated frequentlv — so 
cleanse the system that good health is the result. 
No change in employment or diet is nc<'essarv. 
Thev never cause sore* mouths, swelled joints, ach- 
ing limbs, etc., as do many other kinds. Thev are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the money will be 
refunded. They are considered cheaper, safer, 
pretier, and in all resjiects superior to any purgative 
pill in the world. 

In many cases, where the dreadful ravages of ul- 
ceration biid laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to n\\ appearance no human means could save life, 
patients have, by the use of these Pills, been re- 
stored to good health ; the devouring disease having 
been coini)letely ei-adicated- 

Iii consequence of the pleasantness of their opera- 
tion they are universally used in every section of 
our wi<fe-extended country where they are made 
known, and are fast sn|ierw\'ding every other prepa- 
ration "of ju'ofcssed similar import . I']>\vanl.-<<tf forty 
thousand cases have bi-cu certilied as cured, solely 
from their use, since the introduction of them into 
the United States, thus establishing the fact beyond 
all doubt that Herrick's Pills cure the (apparently) 
most opposite diseases by the one simple act of con- 
tinually evacuating the" bowels until the disease 
gives way ; therefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, the utility of Practice is iiow beyond all 
doubt. 

![y The discovery of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with Dr. Herrick. All others are counter- 
feits, and, if used, will do harm, and disappoint the 
sick. Herri<:k'B Pills are elegantly jmt u]i, :i() in a 
box, with a large sheet of directions, and sell for 26 
cents per box ; 5 boxes for f 1. 

Sold by dealers everywhere. 



Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The Great Strcugtiteucr aud Pain DcHti-oyer. 

The Best and Cheapest Household Remedy in the 

World. 

Tliese renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress in the side and breast, in five hours. 
Indeed, so certain arc they to do this, that the pro- 
prietor warrants them. Spread from resin, balsams 
and gums, on beautiful kid leather, renders them 
peculiarly adapted to the wants of females and 
others. Their amdication is universal— equally to 
the strong man the fe.-lile wiunan and the delicate 
infant To each aud all they will prove a balm and 
a blessing. 

Their use is agreeable, aud without aDiioyauce 



To Ministers of the Gospel and Others. 

Dr. Herrick has secured the only right to 
manufacture 

DR. PERRIN'S FUMIGATOR, 

New and eurpaee* 
iiigly successful 
rcniedv for Catarrh, 
Uroncliitis, Minister'a 
\ sore throat, offensive 
■>, discharge from the 
"it head, hoarseness, irri- 
l/tation of the mem- 
.JL,,7 bi'anes of the nose, 
J f throat, (fcc. This re- 
medy is smoked in a 
common pipe, and 
blowing the smoke out 
of the nose, producing 
a delightful sensation, and imparting an agreeable 
odor to the breath. It is so pimple that it maybe 
used by a child ten years old. Being slightly exhil- 
irating' in its effects," it soothes the mind when over- 
taxed with business cares, relieving it so as to in- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. 

Tobacco smokers may mix a small quantity of it 
with their tobacco, and thus obtain the medicinal 
effects wiiile enjoying their favorite luxury, and also 
a fine aroma to the breath. 

" He that will not reason is a bigot, 
He that cannot reason is a fool." 

Catarrh may be known by some of the follovring 
symptoms : 

Catarrh causes partial deafness. 

Catarrh causes noise in the ears. 

Catarrh causes weak aud watery eyes. 

Catarrh causes fullness aud iiressure in the head. 

Catan-h causes nervouK headache. 

Catarrh causes pain over the brows. 

Catarrh causes confusion of the mind. 

Catarrh causes failing memory. 

Catarrh causes nervous excitability. 

Catarrh causes indisposition to labor. 

Catarrh causes bad breath. 

Catarrh causes bad taste in the mouth. 

Catan-h causes offensive discharges. 

Catarrh causes Bronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

ii^^ It is put up in one dollar packages, with full 
directions for usin^, and will be sent by mail on 
receipt of the price, post paid. Or, a sample 
sufficient for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receipt of twenty-five cents in money or postage 
stamps, Direct all letters to 

L. R. HEIUnCK, M. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Office, Albany, N. Y. 



LUJ^^CEC KOOM, 

North Pearl Street, Albany, 
By W ILI.IAM W. RACE. 

Oysters, Game, and every Delicacy of the season, 

Served in the best style. 

■Wines, Liquors, Ales and Segars, of the 

CHOICEST BRANDS. 



" THE LATEST SENSATION." 



CHURCHILL & DENISON'S 

New Photograph Establishment, 
No. 522 Broadway, 

Between Maiden Lane and Steuben Street, 

EXTENSIVE, 

CONVENIENT 

AND ELEGANT. 



Mar. 2. 



THE CANTEEN 



101 



Academy of Music. 

The Tickel-of-Leave-Mun still continues to iittmct 
lar^e audiencea to tli is favorite and fu«liionablo place 
of amusement. Tlie piece itself is de«ei-vini(of more 
consideration than time or space will iteruiit at pro 
sent. The Ticket-of- Leave Man iuculcnteH a niontl 
worthy the attention of all chu^Mt^s of our citizenn. 
Crimc'is depicted in itu most f<l(»wing colors, with 
all the associated kuavorv dependent theieon ; and 
all who have witnesseiT the representation must 
admit timt the plot, scenery and iuipereouatiou of 
the chai'acters are excellent, from beginning to end. 
The Ticket-of- Leave- Man will keep possession of 
the Academy for some lime. 

The London TtmcSy in speakinjtf of this great 
moral drama, mentions a fact to which the provincial 
pi-ess of Great BriUiiu and Irelanti has given con- 
firmation. 

A clerk who had absconded from Liverpool with 
£2,500, the property of his employers, after visitiny 
many places, arrivetl at Birmingham about 5 o'clock, 
and atter tjiknig some refreshment, went to a popu- 
lar place of amusement, to while away an hour. 
As it hapjiened, the piece which was bein" per- 
fonned on the occasion of this visit, was the licket- 
of-Leave-Man, and the guilty man seems to have 
drawn a moral from the representation, for when 
the scene in which the interview between Hawk- 
ihaw, the detective, and the Ticket-of-Leave-Man 
took place, Parker, the clerk, became so affected, 
that he went out of the theatre, got three envelopes, 
and sent £1.500 back to his employers. 
Oh I the memorable teachings of Shakspeare, 
" I have heard 
That guilty creatures sitting at a play 
Have, by the very cunning of the scene. 
Been struck so to the soul^ that presently 
They have proclaimed their malefactions." 

Hamlet, iid Act. 




S. C. IBKAirr &^ CO., 

a n o c E R s , 

AND DEALERS IN 

Fine Teas, Pure Ooffees, Fruits, &c., 

124 STATE STREET, 

(Ittt door above Sl.jtt.e Geological K001118,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Samdel C. Bradt. Wm. McKown. 



CHEAP CASH STORE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

IVo. 50 South Pearl Street, 



GEORGE BRISTOL & Co., 

Uetailere and Jobbers in 

DRY GOODS, 

ON THE CASH SYSTEM, 

69 Con«re§8 Street, Comer of Third, 

Rand'8 Building, TROY, N. Y. 

Geo. Bristol. Geo. H. HcFarlaod. Andrew H. Church. 



GROVER & BAKER'S 

CELEBRATED ELASTIC STITCH 

SEWING MACHINES 

Were awarded the highest premioms over all com- 
petitors at the State Fairs of Now York, Vermont, 
lowii, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Penn- 
sylvania, Ohio, and Oregon, and atevcry respectable 
Institate and County Fair held in 1863. , 

Sales-rooms, 495 Broadway, New York, 

342 RIVEU STREET, TROY. 



BACON & STIOKNEYS, 

Manufitt'tiirers and Wholesale Dealers in 

COFFEE, SPICES, 

Saleratus, Cream Tartai', Mustard, &o., 

No8. 37 niid 39 Denn anil 1 1 Exchange Sis., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

To test the quality of the Coffee, order up an Extra 
cup from the '* Refreshment Committee." 

J. H. & J. L. ABBOTT, 

PROPOSE TO DONATE ONE THOUSAND 
Card Photographs for the benefit of the Sani 
tary Bazaar, the pictures to be made of any persons, I 
cither single or in groups, belonging to the ditiereiil, 
Booths, in their Costumes. Come one, come ail, 
free of expense, as early as possible. | 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATINS, AETITIOIAL FLOWERS, &c., 
No. 540 BroadTray, 

ALBANY. 



LAWXOr* & HEYBOIX, 

WHOLESALE GROCERS, 

No 17 State Street, 
ALBANY, - - - N, Y. 

GEO. H. LAWTON. CHA8. B. HETDON 



It I l><ji ^V A V *c CO., 

LICENSED PLUMBHRS, 

No. 121 State Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

JOLIA BIDOWAT. DBRHAS H. RUSS. KDMOND NIBIIITT. 



Pumps, Water Closets, Bathing Apparatus, Kitchen 

Ranges, Cast, Wrought, and Galvanized 

Iron Pipes, etc., etc. 

J^" The tiiide nupplicd at liberal discount. .^^ 



I.. PRUYN * SON, 

BDOOBSSORS TO 

Prayu, VoBbiirgh & Co,, and Pruyn, Marble & Co., 
Importers of and OeulerH in 

FOEEIGN AND AMERICAN HAEDWAEE, 
CUTLERY, 

IRON, NAII.S, SIIOVEL8, MILL AND CROSS. 

CUT SAWS, &c.. 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LAMSINO PROTN. FRANCIS 8. ?RUTir. 



Tweddle Hall Drug Store. 

Kn^VIN A. CI-APP, 

CHEMIST AND FHAltSIACEUTIST, 

DEALER IN 

DRUGS, MIKDICINKS, 

CHEMICALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 

Imported Xoilet Oood!^, 

Perfumery, &;c. 

5 'rWEDDI.E IIAI.I., 

ALBANY. 



C1.0XHII\0 EMPORIUM. 

DAVIS, OEAFT & WILSON, 

"WHOLESALE AJSrr) E.ETA.IL 
DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING, 

BTJRNISHING GOODS, &c., 
473 &. *7*. 

BROADWAY (Marble Hall), ALBANY. 



AI^I^EN &^ CURXIS^^, 

Importers of and Dealers in Builders' and Cabinet 

li -A. I?, 13 -'S^ -A. IH, E , 

Cutlery, Shovels, Mill and Oross-Ont Saws, 

NAILS, SPIKES, ETC., 

NOS. 35 & 3* STATE STREET, 

ALBANY, 3Sr. Y. 

HIBON W. ALLKN. JOSEPH S. CDRTISS. 



VAN HEUSEN & €HARI^ES, 

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in 
CROCKKKY, GLASS "WARE, &o. 

CHINA DEPOT, MARBLE HALL, 

470 Broad^vay and 11 James St., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

The largest and most complete Crockery Store. 

in the United States. 
N. B. MILES, 

IMPORTER OF 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 
and Dealci* iu 

COFFIN" tri]mm:ings. 
Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Cut Saws, &c, &c. 

NO. «» STATE STREET, 

CORNKR OF JAMES, ALBANY, N. Y. 



BOARWMAN & CRAY'S 

PATENT IMPROVED 
INSULATED IRON RIM AND FRAME 

PIANO FORTES, 

Warerooms and Factory, 

COE, BROADWAY & NOETH FEEEY STS., 

Albany, N. V. 

Address— "Wm. ilcCaininon, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



102 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 2. 




EDITED BY 



MK. SMITH, 



ALBANY, WEDNESDAY, MAECU 2, 1864. 



The Significance of the Bazaar. 
A gentleman entered the Bazaar the other 
day, manifesting no little indignation, and 
remarking that he had heard some one down 
street rejoicing over the unfavorable news 
from Florida. lie added with empha-sis that 
such a thing would not be allowed in his 
town, and that we ought to have a Bazaar. 
It is unfortunately true that there are a few 
men in our nlid^t, as there fre in every city 
of the North, who rejoice only when patriots 
are sad, and to whom the intelligence that 
fires loyal hearts with enthusiasm, comes like 
a death pall. But the spirit with which the 
great body of our citizens have entered into 
the Fair, is itself the best response to any im- 
putation upon their loyalty. The Fair is an 
expression not only of our sympathy for the 
heroic soldiers who are suffering in the field, 
but of our devotion to the cause of the coun- 
try. It is a sublime recognition of the un- 
faltering faith of our people in the justice of 
the war. It would, indeed, be singular if we 
were to expend so much effort for the aid of 
our soldiers, while we disapproved of the 
object for which they were fightmg. Human- 
ity, it is true, might dictate that we should 
do it for the sake of mitigating suffering, but 
it is natural to associate objects, and we should 
be far less earnest in our efforts, did we not 
believe in the justice and necessity of the 
struggle, as well as in the duty of assisting 
those who are actively engaged in it. 



Three Inquiries Answered. 

Ubiquitous Smith: — If, as you declare, 
you have no principle, how can you be the 
principal editor of The Canteen ? 

How can you say that the Bazaar is well 
conducted while the managers knowingly per- 
mit two big /c-naves to be all the time there ? 

Whoso wig is it at the Trojan end of the 
Bazaar, and why do those handsome squaws 
love to keep that wig-wa(r)m ? 

Inquirer. 

1. We answer by asking how one can be a 
good judge of ales when nothing ails him, or, 
unless he is lame, how can he perpetrate such 
a lame-ntable thing? 

2. Knaves are not always to be condemned. 
They are sometimes very valuable, as, for 
instance, in euchre. 

3. As this question is an imputation upon 
the "handsome squaws," implying that there 
is some false hair about. We leave them to 
answer it. 



The Committee on "Greens." 

We give below the names of those gentle- 
men who had charge of the preparation of the 
beautiful wreaths, which add so much to the 
effect of the Bazaar: 

Messrs A. Bott, Chairman, Lucien Barnes, 
Andrew W. Green, Geo. B. Raymond, Ira 
Porter, Jr., J. F. Ames, Samuel Townsend, 
D. S. Benton, U. M. Watson, Henry Fassett, 
Thomas Simons. 

The ladies who so zealously and efficiently 
assisted the Committee, are: — Mrs. George 
Wolford, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. John Templeton, 
Mrs. Chas. E. Smith, Misses Mary Davis, 
Kitty Davis, Mary E. Waterman, Fanny 
Groesbeck, Jennie Loveridge, Ada Benjamin, 
Nellie C. Benjamin, Frank Slocum, Nellie 
Marvin, Avis Wilber, Mary Wilber, Libbie 

Carrier, Jane Buell, Eliza Buell, Carrier, 

Mary J. Shumway, Mattie Meach, Jennie 
Mcach, Maria Meach, Fanny Smith, Libbie 
Smyth, Augusta Salisbury, Mary Salisbury, 

Julia Fay, Mary Fay, Henry, Nettie 

White, White, Hartness, Lina Allen, 

Fanny Shepard, Louisa Gibbs, Hattie Ramsay, 
Fannie Ramsay, Fryer, Julia W. Redfield, 
Abbie W. Redfield, Carrie Springstead, Anna 
Sheldon, Van Benthuysen, Van Olinda, Hen 
rietta Wilson, Grace Hilton, Mad'l B. M. de 
Herpent, Misses Lizzie Livingston, Jennie 
Mumford, Powell, Sylvia Cheney, Emily Ad 
ams, Sarah Mount, Fanny Smith. 

The committee are under obligations to 
other ladies, whose names they could not ob- 
tain, to Mr. Vandercook of the Geological 
Hall, and Mr. Crocker of the Normal School, 
for the use of their rooms, to the soldiers at 
the barracks for making over 1,200 feet of 
wreaths, and to the citizens of Bath for 450 
feet. 



We wish it to be distinctly under- 
stood, that when we asserted that " Anti 
quary " had a European reputation, we meant 
to be understood in a " Canteenian " sense, 
you-rope-ean, for he was certainly never born 
to be drowned. 



The motto on the city seal of Brook- 
lyn has found its way to the Holland booth ; 
Ekndracht, 
Maeckt 
Mackt, 
Which, in the original, or translated, ex- 
presses what is being accomplished so har- 
moniously and so happily at the Bazaar — 
In Union is Strength. 



The spirit of the Fair was well illus 
trated the other day, when one of our most 
prominent ladies waited upon her own ser 
rant g ris in the refreshment department, with 
a blandncss and affability which many sigh 
for in vain when the process is reversed. 



Eeport of Drawings. 
February 29, 1864. 
English Booth : 
Afghan, A. C. Judson, No. 21. 
Sofa pillow, W. D. Spelman, No. 16. 
Doll, Joseph Gary, No. 14. 
Pair boots, C. Van Allen, No. 104. 

J^rench Booth : 

Traveling bag, J. W. Fuller, No. 43. 

Embroidered dress, Michael Delehanty, No. 
35. 

Bust of Napoleon, B. B. Newhall, No. 46. 

Painted oushion, Speaker Alvord, No. 49. 

Gent's slippers, J. Kidd. No. 4. 

1 pr. Dolls, Mrs. E, Winue, No. 3. 
United States Booth: 

Turkish arm shell chair, J. D. Parsons, No. 
28. 
Russian Booth : 

Salt and mustard cups and spoons, William 
D. Gabhand, No. 30. 

Dressing gown, Lansing Pruyn, No. 3. 

Salt celler and spoon, S. Packard, No. 22. 

Silver cup, J. R. Bradstreet, No. 18. 

Butter knives, Correl Humphrey, No. 46. 
Irish Booth : * 

Silver plated knives and forks, T. J. Quinn, 
No. 22. 

Sliawl, Joseph A. Kernau, No. 3. 

Silver caster. Mad. Nonhauser, No. 3. 
Scotch Booth : 

Engraving, John H. Trowbridge, No. 6. 

1 pr. Ottowan covers, Thos. Fazakerly, No. 
21. 

United States Booth, Silver Department : 
Set of jewelry, F. Edson, No. 107. 
Jewelry in pearls, John V. Lansing, No. 73. 
Fish knife and fork, Wm. H. Snyder, No. 110. 
Pin and ear ring, C. Kilmer (Saratoga), No. 35i 
Silver buttons, T. H. Barney, No. 40. 
Knife, fork and spoons, Thos. Cook, Jr., No. 

31. 
Scarf pin, Mrs. L. Van Dercar, No. 30. 

Shaker Booth : 
Shaker meeting liouse, Mrs. F. Towngeud, 

No. 65. 
Basket of flowers, P. B Learned, No. 16. 

Military Booth : 

Army Afghan, Wm. C. Stone (Rooheater), No. 
40. 
Pistol, L. G. Huce, No. 7. 
Camp stool, H. A. Gildersleeve, No. 47. 
Autograph and Photograph Booth : 

Albums and Photographs, Mrs. Watson, No. 
276. 

Troy Booth : 
Grover & Baker's sewing machines, Mrs , 

O'Richards (Sandy Hill), No. 40. 
Afghan, G. 11. Saxon, No. 3. 
Pictures, Dr. Vanderpoel, No. 24. 
Pictures, L. M. Tucker, No. 86. 
Pictures, S. A. Crannell, No. 64. 
Pictures, Geo. Wolford, No. 27. 
Pictures, N. A. Russell, No. 19. 
Pictures, P. J. Lanahau, No. 72. 



Mae. 2. 



THE CANTEEN 



103 



Pictures, Mrs. F. Rider, No. 46. 

Pictures, Geo. B. Raymond, No. 65. 

Pictures, D. W. Ford, No. 11. 

Pictures, J. B. Kelly, No. 42. 
Italian Booth : 

Wall basket, J. B. Kelly, No. 1. 

Wax flowers, Mrs. J. Van Antwerp, No. 98. 
Spanish Sooth : , 

White lace shawl, Mrs. Mark Wells, No. 16. 

Black lace shawl, Mrs. J. Mather, No. 47. 

Black silk dress, B. P. Learned, Jr., No. 1. 
Indian Wigioam : 

Set toy furniture, Jas. A. Wilson, No. 7. 
Suiits Booth : 

Album, Jennie L. Fern, No. 39. 
German Booth : 

Clock, A. B., No. 6. 



The Eussian Booth. 

A correspotideut suggests that this elegant 
establishment is scantily supplied with genu- 
ine Russian goods, and asks: "Cannot some 
benevolent individual furnish it with a stock 
of hemp, tallow, candles, train oil and other 
articles of real Russian product 1 " And he 
thinks the interest of the enteKtainment 
might be enhanced, " if a Russian gentleman 
could be found who would undertake to dine 
upon the candles and train oil." 

If the ladies at the Booth could get a 
glimpse at the individual, they would kill the 
bear, and furnish him with oil and candles to 
his satisfaction. It i8 expected the arrange- 
ment will be consummated, and the exhibition 
take place this evening. Room for the 
Russian. 



Only Four Days More. 
The managers nave determined to close the 
Bazaar on Saturday evening of this week 
Only four days rcmaiu in which to swell the 
receipts to an amount of which we all shall 
be proud. Thus far wo have done remarkably 
well. The success of the Fair has been 
beyond our most sanguine expectations. We 
need only feel that this palace of beauty will 
close in four days, to make those days memo- 
rable for their spirit and enthusiasm. We 
must all work with a will. 



A company of Gipsey maidens have 
chosen a place for an encampment, in a dark 
and mysterious looking corner, near the foun- 
tain of health, and quite near enough to the 
well-filled tables. The location is unexcep- 
tionable to the successful prosecution of their 
enterprise. For a trifling sum they make one 
acquainted with past and present, and lift the 
cloud from the dim, dark and ever uncertain 
future. Whoever would like the veil opened, 
may find the Sybil's retreat, by remembering 
the following : 

AZDCENA. 

Sybil. 
Fortunes told by Palmistry every evening, 
between 7 and 10 o'clock. 
Very good hours indeed for a fortune-teller. 



An Appeal for St, Andrew's Booth. 

Hark to the patriotic call, and hear the gath- 
ering cry. 
For the welfare of our soldiers, who rebel foes 

defy— 
Come Scotia's sons aud daughters, braw lads 

and bonnie lassies. 
Come from the city's din, green dales, and 

mountain passes ; 
Come from your dwellings fair, from cottage 

neat, tho' lowly. 
Join in the good work, and assist the cause so 

holy ; 
And highlanders or lowlanders, of what clan 

so'er ye be. 
Throw your plaids across your shoulders and 

show your chivalry. 

Come Scotia's matron fair, come with all thy 

queenly graces. 
Come maidens beautiful, with bright eyes and 

winsome faces. 
For mother kind, thy own brave boy perchance 

is suffering now. 
Sighing for the old roof tree, as he wipes his 

wounded brow; 
Perhaps, maiden beautiful, with the laughter- 
loving eyes. 
Thy kinsman or thy lover groans 'neath torrid 

southern skies — 
Then highlander or lowlander, whatever your 

degree. 
Come help us in the good old causa and show 

your charity — 

Remember Brace's glory, aud let your truthful 

hearts beat strong 
For the freedom of our country, for the right 

and not the wrong ; 
Forget not Scotia's honor, for which your 

fathers died. 
When with bauner and strong claymore they 

fought on freedom's side. 
The Scottish heart is ever warm, the Scottish 

heart is leal. 
It overflows with loyalty and beats as true as 

steel — 
Then highlandf r and lowlander, of what clan 

so'er ye be. 
For our good cause, and Scotland's fame, come 

show your charity. 

1. L. R. 

Albany, Ftb., 1864. 



A second edition of the Catalogue of 
Military Trophies has been published, with 
large additions, and in better style. Its price 
is twenty-five cents, and its sale is entrusted 
to the following young ladies, who were 
selected to take charge of the Trophy booth, 
viz. : Misses L. M. Wright, M. L. Howe, J. 
Thorbum, S. Kearney, C. Towner, A. John- 
son and L. Hutchins. Master Alvah H. Doty 
has also assisted in sellin°:. 



The gas jet signs are getting quite in 
vogue. Troy introduced the style, and it is 
being adopted at several of the booths. 



ExpreBsly for the Canteen. 

The Thrush's Appeal 

BY MARY M . 

I've been wondering and thinking, for many 

days past. 
What sort of a placu I've got into at last ; 
I can't sing a note, aud I can't sleep a wink. 
It's hard on a fellow brought up well 1 think. 
The spot just below, seems to be all the rage, 
D'ye think t'would be pleasant, shut up in » 

cage f 
A pretty young damsel, just said to her Pa : 
■' O isn't it jolly, this Ladies' Bazaar I " 
She flung back her cape, aud tossed up her 

crown, 
" The Irish Booth, Poppy, takts everything 

down ! " 
Another went by, in a white satin sheen, 
She't the loveliest lady that I've ever seen ; 
She looked up at me, O her eyes were so bright I 
"I'm very sorry for you, pretty birdie, to- 
night;" 
She said, and she flung me a kiss in the air. 
But it got so mixed up in that big Injun's hair, 
That 1 never shall get it. Alas I I look down, 
In vain for the maid, in the blight satin gown. 
My heart how it throbs, I am wild with delight I 
I'm certain she'll come here aud buy me to- 
night I 

I.'m a lonely, little bird. 

Hanging in the Orand Bazaar, 
I can sing a blissful song, 

I can sing it all day long. 
Come from near, aud come from far. 
Buy me in the Qraud Bazaar. 

From a (ireen Isle in the sea, 
To your bosoms I have flown, 

You shall have my sweetest voice, 
You shall ue'er regret your choice; 

Round my heart a spell you've thrown. 
Call me pretty one, thine own. 

1 am waiting, fondly trusting. 
You will soon my cage unbar; , 

Where my country's harp is bright, 
There I'll watch from morn till night. 

Come, lovely Moiniug Star, 
Buy me in the.Qrand Bazaar. 



The Oriental BootL 

Among the manager.s of the Oriental booth 
at the Bazaar I observed two gentlemen in 
what are called Albanian and Greek costumes, 
which entirely differ from my preconceived 
notions on the subject. 

The popular idea of the costume of a young 
Albanian is a short blue coat with broad 
binding, with a cambric handkerchief pro- 
truding slightly from the vest pocket, a hat 
like an inverted w,ash-bowl, and a segar ; and 
of a modern Greek, ragged unmentionables, 
tailless coat, hat of any shape, a short pipe 
and a shillalah. 

By the bye, would not a supply of a quan- 
tity of the tincture of genuine Turkey rhubarb 
form an additional attraction. B. 



104 



THE CANTEEN 



Mas. 2. 



A Plea in Behalf of DeafaeBS. 
I like (leaf people. I sometimes wish I was 
deaf myself. Nothing is so provoking as to 
be obliged to talk when you don't want to, or 
to listen when the heart cannot go with the 
ears. Sometimes I go into a railroad car, and 
am congratulating myself upon the nice cosy 
time I am going to have all alune. A railroad 
car is not a bad place to enjoy the luxury of 
thinking. Charles Lamb commends shaving 
as a contemplative operation,' conducive to 
the play of thought and fancy. But I prefer 
a railroad car. The monotony of the noise 
.and motion lull and soothe the distracted 
feelings. We anticipate no interruptions, and 
we quietly resign ourseves to the current of 
thought. Now to have all this pleasing pros- 
pect dashed by finding myself seated by some 
gabbling, inquisitive companion, without feel- 
ing some emotions of resentment, requires a 
more saint-like equanimity than I can make 
pretensions to. Often worried and tired by 
the duties of a busy day, I go to a hotel, hop- 
ing to enjoy a peaceable and uninterrupted 
dinner, anxious to eat my bread in quietness, 
and drink my wine with a merry heart — 
when all my fond illusions vanish by being 
set down by one of these talkative fellows, 
who make it a rule to talk to everybody 'they 
meet. 

Before Providence sent me Mrs. Doughnuts 
I used to board at a hotel. It was one of the 
circumstances which reconciled me to that 
mode of life, that my elbow neighbor at table 
was completely deaf. He was so deaf that 
the roar of a lion, or the whistle of a locomo- 
tive, or the hurrahs of a dirty crowd were to 
him a sort of emphatic silence. He never 
heard the news in the hotel bar-room, nor 
the caterwauling of cats in the hotel yard ; 
nor, most marvelous of all, the beating of an 
infernal Chinese gong, which that infatuated 
landlord had the hardihood to ring before 
every meal. He was worse than the Oegon, 
which Bryant says, " hears no sound save his 
own dashings ; " he could not hear even that, 
for one night in the dark he dashed down a 
whole flight of stairs, and never heard a word 
of it till the next morning. He visited Nia- 
gara Falls once, and liked the place very 
much, because it was " so quiet." He thought 
the hackmen at the Albany depot a very quiet 
set of men. He had occasionally tried an ear 
trumpet, but so far as enabling him to hear, 
it was of no possible use. In fact it seemed 
to concentrate and intensify the silence, so 
that when he wanted to be very quiet, and 
compose himself for an after-dinner nap, he 
used to put his trumpet in his ear and lie 
down, no matter what banging and rattling 
were going on about him. I am certain il 
Hood's fancy ,"of putting a, percussion cap on a 
man, had been tried on his head, it might 
have been snapped without his hearing it. 



Strange as it may seem, I formed a great 
intimacy with my deaf friend. We exchanged 
our morning salutations with cordiality, but 
without any waste of words. He was very 
attentive to me, and passed me the butter 
or the sugar, &c. ; and I attained great profi- 
ciency in pantomime in my effort to make 
known to hira the state of the weather and 
my health. We used to have our little silent 
jokes too, on which ho used to chuckle very 
fondly. I look back to these days of silence 
with regret ; and with every day's sad expe- 
rience, I learn to think, that for me to be 
deaf, or for somebody else (I don't mention 
names) to be dumb, would not be the greatest 
misfortune that could befal me. 

Doughnuts. 



Army Eelief Bazaar. 

RECEIPTS OF CASH, UONDAT, FEB. 

Admission tickets 

" " Curiosity shop,. . 

" " Art Gallery 

Catalogues, 

United States Booth, 

Yankee " 

Shaker " 

Oriental " 

German " 

Schenectady " 

Spanish " 

Japanese " 

Troy " 

Kinderhook " 

Swiss " 

Italian " 

Russiivn " 

Saratoga Spr'gs " 

Holland " 

Irish " 

Scotch " 

English " 

Gipsy " 

Military " 

French " 

Receiving Committee, 

Indian Wigwam, 

Post Office 

Autographs and Photographs 

Dining Room, 

Cloak Room 

Soda, 

Ice Cream, 

Confectionery 



29th. 
$901 60 
145 00 

63 7-5 
9 15 

465 20 
71 10 
48 15 
88 00 

119 00 

34 37 
516 53 

21 75 

424 50 

30 00 

64 55 

65 00 
94 40 

35 50 
338 83 
147 85 
100 00 

41 35 

258 94 

142 00 

152 60 

112 65 

17 10 

178 66 

450 00 

15 20 

26 00 

45 35 

88 00 



Total, $5,311 98 



J. R. HUMPHllEY, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS, MEDICINES, 

Kerosene, Oca) Oil, Benzine, &c. 

Agent for the National White Lead Co 

39 Wasliington Avenue. 



Proprietor of the Yankee or Eub it in Liniment. 

a. A. O'HRIKK, 

DEALEE Dl HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 

BONNICXS, 

RIBBONS, LACES, &c., 

AS morth Pearl St,., 

Between Steuben Street and Uaiden Lane. 



ALBANY CITY 

FIEE INSUKANOE COMPANY. 



Cash Capital, 
Cash Surplus, 



$200,000.00. 
31,522.85. 



ASSETS— February 15, 1864. 

Bonds and Mortgagee, lat Liens on Real 
Eatate worth at least twice the am't 
of Mortgage, and principally in Pro- 
perty in tbe city of Alliauy, N. Y., $130,213 47 

U. S. bonds 7-308,' 6s of 1881 and 5-208, 48,990 00 

Call Loans — Secured by Bank and other 
Stocks and Bonds, 31,110 00 

Cash in Bank and in Agents" hands, and 
in course of transmission to this office, 21,209 44 



Losses unpaid — None. $331,522 85 

Office 446 Broadway, Albany. 



DIRECTORS : 

C. W. Durant, Prest Chi. & Rock I. E. K., 
Tbo8. K. Mason, Pres't Quincy Minine Co., N. Y. 
Wm. Tillingbast, tirm Wickes & TillTngbast, Wm 
N. Strong, tirm Strong Bros. & Co.,T. V&ti Heusen 
iinn Van Heusen & Charles, G. C. Davidson, E 
Corning, Jr., firm E. Corning &- Co., Wm. L.Leai-n- 
ed, firm Learned & Cook, A. P. Palmer, firm Palm- 
er, Newton &. Co., Alanson A. Sumner, firm Clark 
&. Sumner, Geo. B. Steele, firm Steele &. King, T. 
Kearney, firm F. &. T. Kearney, C. Vibbard, Sup't 
N. Y. Central R. R., B. P. Learned, Pres't Union 
Bank, Alfred Wild, 142 State St., Benjamin Payn, 
447 Broadway, Robert L. Johnson, 12 Exchange 
Building, J. McB. Davidson, 40 Beaver St., Samuel 
Hand, U. J. Hastings, A. Van Santvoord, B. P. 
Learned, Jr., James C. Cook, George S. Weaver, 
Albany ; James Roy, firm James Roy &. Co., West 
Troy ; T. G. Younglove, A. E. Stimson, Clifton Mills 
Company, Cohoes ; Clarke Rice, Watertown, N. Y ; 
Alvin Wickham, Bingbamton ; Charles Bams, Nevr 
London, Ct. WM. TILLINGHAST, Pres't. 

J. H. RICE, Secretary. 



ROBERT S. llIcraURDY, 

AFOTHECARY, 

And Dealer in every variety of 

FKENi'H, ENGLISH, GERMAN dc A»I£RICAN 

PERFTJIMERY, 

Brushea, and Fancy Toilet Goods. 

494 BKOADARTAY, - - ALBAISY, 
Comer of Maiden Lane. 

E. A. IVES, 

Manufacturer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Easques, 

FOR LA.r)IKS A-NTD MISSES, 

In aU the Finest Fabrics and Latest Styles. 
LARGE STOCK OP FINE DBESS 
GOODS 
At IVES' New York Store, 

Cannon Place, Troqr. 



The " Family " Netvapaper. 

How welcome tbe moment that places beeide me, 

The family cantekn fresh from tbe press; 
Though blessed with all others, were this boon 
denied me, 

'Twcre surely a grievance that naught could 
redress. 
It Bootlies with quietude every emotion, 

And into my mind ranch wisdom instills; 
It gives me a respite like that of the ocean, 

It tells uie the spot to buy Winjj's Union Mills. 



Mae. 2. 



THE CANTEEN 



105 



JOHN VAN HUYSEN, 

OHOIOE GEOOEEIES 

AND 

PROVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBANY, - - - N.T. 

Fresh Country Produce received Daily. Orders 

delivered free of Cartage, to all parts of the 

City. 



TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 



Without a notice ! 



■V^ li -A. T IS IT? 

Why, the fact that the 

EISA mSUEANCE COMPANY 

Of Ilartfoi'tl^ Conn*, 

Have Just added $750,000 to tlieirCai)ital (making it 
Two Millwn. and a Quarter Dollars], with Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may now save the bother of smo/^ Policies 
in many Companies, and ^et insured in the Old 
-^tna. KOBT M. KAMILTON, Agent, 

Office 444 Broadway, Albany. 



1864. WM, THORBDEN'S 1864. 

ANNUAI. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 

OF 

Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 

I\o-\v Ready. 

Will be mailed free to applicants. 

"WM. THOEBTIEN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AJJD 492 BEOADWAY, ALBANY. 



A. E. OARHAET & Co., 

Manufacturers, and Retail Dealers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



A. E. CABHART. 



O. M. RUGG. 



TAYLOR, WENDELL & CO., 

(Successors to Roswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLERY 

HARDWARE, 



No. 420 Broadway, 



ALBAmr, - 

E. TATLOE. H. WENDELL. 



> 

N. Y. 

E. A. OASCOIGXE, 



E. H. BENDER, 

BOOKSELLEE, PUBLISHEE, STATfONEE, 

AND 

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, 
IVo. 73 State St., 

A 1. B A N Y, I* . Y . 

Military Books, Soldiers' Portfolios and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks constantly on band. 



FLAGG, WINNE & CO., 

Carpet War© Rmmt 

Corner Fulton and Fourth Streets, 

TROY, TV. Y. 



JOHN FLAOO, 
WM. C. WINNB, 



W. H. H. NtTTTIKO, 
JAS. D. FOKD. 



WOODWORTH, 

" THE " 

PHOTOGRAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



OONGEESS HALL, 

Comer Park Place and Washington Avenue, 

JA-IMKS L. MJITCHELJli, Frop'r, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7 A. m. until 12 M. Dinner from 
1 p. M. until 0. 



T. &, II. McBRlDE, 

DEALEBS IK 

CHOICE GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 
Butter, Cheese, Ham, Pork, Lard, 

FEESH TEAS AWD COFFEES 

Dried Fruits, &c., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

COK. OF SOUTH PEARL & PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



X. St J. I'KAREY, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STORE, 

NO, 50 STATE STEEET, 

(Cor of (irccn,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Particular attention paid to 

malcingf Ladies' Oaiters and 

Cients' Dress Boots to 

Order. 



PRACTICAL 

LITHOGRAPHEKS, 

GENEEAL ENGEAVEES, PEINTEES, &o. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps,! 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

452 BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



STATE STREET HIOII SCHOOL., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
A Boarding and Day School for Boya. 

LETI CASS, PErUOIPAL & PEOPEIETOE. 

rpHIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 

-I- State Street, furnisbes a tborougb course of 
instruction, in tbe several Departments of learning, 
from tbe most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, tbe Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



BRIAEE'S 
CONFECTIONERY. 

AND 

RESTAURAIVT, 

83 STATE STEEET, 
Tweddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls and Wedding Entertain- 
ments supplied with Ice Cream, Ices, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, and every 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &,c. An entirely new 

and Original Style of Ornamental Pyramids, 

Fountains, Baskets, and Vases for Table 

Decoration, furnished at the shortest 

notice. 

Frencli Confections, Mottoes, &c., 

constantly on hand. 



A NETV I.i:^'E OF «00»S. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costumes and Fancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &c. 

M3LIXAJIY TRIlVtMnSrGS, 

Buttons, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, &c. 

rali^h: i>. lathrop, 

Sr STATE STREET, 

Importer and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fishinir and Shooting Tackle, Military 

Goods and Fire Arms. 



106 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 2. 



riVE CENTS PEE POUOT) 

PAID FOR OLD NEWSPAPERS, BOOKS, 
P;mi]>lilets, Dnmiinij Lfttt-ris. Due liills, Aljua- 
Dace, Greek Lexii-oiiw, Harper, and other Magazines, 

DEEDS, WILLS, POST OBITS, 

Amatory Epistles, and all otherwhite papers, clean, 
'printed, or written upon, including 

Copies of " The Canteen," 

In pood preservation, at the MORNING EXPRESS 
OFFICE, corner State and Green streets. 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

CITIZE.^S AiVI> SXRANGEKS, 

Wishins to Purcbase 

HATS, CAPS, FUES, TEUNKS, BAGS, 
UMBRELLAS, &c., &c., 

Will find Pashionable Goods, Eeasonable 

Frices, aud a JLitrge Assorlinenc 

AT 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT WHOLESALE Oil RETAIL, 

54 STATE STREET (south side), one Door West 
of Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. T. 



NEW OAEPETS TOE SPEIN6. 

A new and splendid assortment of 

C A. R P E T S , 

Have just been received, which can be purchased 
25 Per Cent less 

Than on the 1st day of March, at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co.'s, 

43 NORTH PEARL STREKT, 
AI.BAM'. 



ISADI^EV & VANDKRZEE, 

PHOTOG-RAPH 

AMBllOTYPE ARTISTS, 
^o 51 State Street, Albany. 

ALL STYLES OP PICTURES MADE, viz.: 
the Carle de Visile, hirire Photocraphe, plain 
or colored, Ambrotypcs aud Pictures put in LocKets, 
Brooclies and Kings. Photographs colored in Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, &c., by the best artists. 
All our work is made of the best materials, and 
warranted to give satisfaction. 

N. B. — Parlifular attention is paid to copying of 
Ambrotypes and Dajjneireotypes. 

KADLEY & VANDERZEE. 



B. W. AVOOSTER, 

MAKCFACTUREB OP 

Kose-wootl, 

-HahosaiiT. 

Walnut, 

and Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, Peathers, Peather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms, 

IVo. 57 and 59 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

VW PARTICULAR CARE taken iu packint' for 
Transportation. 



J. II. IIII>L,E¥, 

343 BROAJDTV.A.Y, AJLBAJSTY, 

(Four doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEIN^VAY & SONS, 

CHICKERING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAY'S 




PIANO FORTES. 

AGENT FOK 

CABINET OEGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

OBGAN HARMONIOIS, 

Jlelodeons, Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
]>Iu8lcal Merchandise of every description. 



W'lxE &M"OkE. 



Mv^lT 



3^r H ^t 



CALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine our large and Complete Assortment of 

Hair, ITail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

COMBS OP EVEEY DESOEIPTION, 

OILS AND POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

I>ul>in*M Oenuinc Kxti-aots, Kand 
illirrors, I'anoy Toilet Croods ; 

And in fact everything for a 
COArPLKTE TOIJL,ET OUTFIT. 
Strangers visiting the City would do well to call 
aud exauiinc. 

DEXTER .S; NEM-EGAR, 

Cor, State and "S, Pearl Sts. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODEUFF; 

INVITE THE ATTENTION OP 

BUTEES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF 

English, French, Gennan & American 

HARDtVARE 

AND 

CUTLERY. 

SvrcdeM, Englisli nn<1 Refined Bar 
and Ilnndle Iron. 

Spring Steel, Cast Steel, Cut Nails, 

Cut & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c., 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



QOODYEAR RIJKBER »EPOT. 

RUBBER GOODS, 

Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD,: 

498 Broadway, nearly opposite Stanwix Ball, 
t^vo Doors aboTe Rlaideu Lane. 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on band a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 

SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blank Boolfs of 
Every Description. 



Ho I to the Exchange 

Building ! ! ! 

Ye Jtlillions -who Visit the Oreat 

BAZAAR, 

Auil turn uver tu bis Excellency 

T. SQUIRES -BROKER 

YOCK 

«OI>I>, 

SII>VEK, 

COUPOS, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAME THE VERT 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The precious metals are now coinmauding. Re- 
meuiber the number, 

1 Exchange Building, Poot of State Street,. 



F. I«. SII.I., 

DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAOT) 

COAL, 
IVo. 40 Grand, Cor. Hamilton St., 

AN'D 

Cor. CViurcli and. Lydius Sts., 
AI.BANT, . • • N. T. 



Mar. 2. 



THE CANTEEN 



107 



E. W. BOTIGHTON. 

Wholesale and Retail Dealer for Cash, in 

HATS, CAPS Ai\D STRAW GOODS, 

LADIES' AND GEXTLESIENS FURS, 

UliBbireltas,, Tra\retfng Bags, 
And Canesr!, 

I 250 liiver Street, Troy, N. Y. 



EMPIRE STOVE WORKS, 

HICKS, WOLFE & CO., 

Manufuctnrci's and Wholesale Dealers in, 
OFFICE AND SALES ROOM, 

263 River Street, Troy, N". T. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

CIrtaj lublitiitioniiuii Bclvspjjcrgtpt. 

MAGAZINES, BOOKS, 
And. N e ^v s p a p e r s , 

RECEIVED KEGULARLY. 

240 Biver Street, Troy, N. Y. 

Near the Troy Houee. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHING- STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Douw's BuiUing.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

PASmONABLE CLOTHING OF EVERT 
description always on hand, and for sale at the 
very lowefit rates for cash. Clothing made to order 
in the neatest and hest manner, and latest etvles — 
Warriinted to Fit. Always on hand. Cravats, Hand- 
kerchiefs, Shirts, Collars, Bosoms, Suspenders, Half 
Hose. Under Shii'ts, Drawers. &c.. &c. 



J. RANKIN, 



DEALER IN 



BOOTS AND SHOES, 

No; 41 Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY, N. Y. 



WAREHOUSE OP THE CLINTOX STOVE WORKS. 

PTILLEE, WAEEEN & CO., 

255 and 257 River street, Troy, N. Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebrated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and Appurtenances. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

AATiolesale Dealers in 

Chemicals, Drag's, ]fletlicines. 

Paints, Oils, Olass, Tarnislics 
and I>ye>Stiiflrs, 

Nos, 32 and 34 Washington Avenue, 

ALBAAY, IV. Y. 



J. McB. IDAVIDSON'S 



PREMIUM 



FIRE KING 



SAFES. 



WARRANTED FIRE PROOF. 



ihrkb: j'Roivt r)A.]vcpN^E;ss. 



J. S. DICKERMAN, 



SOLE AGENT 



Sample Rooms, 93 State Street, 



Ar,BA:isrY 



DWELLING HOUSE SAFES ON HAND. 



DAVIDSON'S 



Patent CUilled Steel LininsT, 



Which bids deOanc* to the BURGLAR. 



rO.ll.^IKKCK 

INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANY. 

Capital and Surplus, $240,000. 

ADAM VAN ALLEN, Prcst. 

TnOS. SCHUYLER, Vice Pres't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 

rURKC'i'ORS. 

Adam Van Allen, Thoma» .'<r-linvler 



John H. RevniildB, 
C. P. WilliniiiH. 
M. H. Heml, 

JfHPG C. Pdtis, 

Peter JIoMtcath, 
H.A). Hawluns, 
V\m. 11. Adams 
L. M. Palmer, 



Archiljiild Mi'Clure, 
John G. Wiiite, 
leaae A. Chaiiman, 
Cliarlea Ji. Lansing, 
Tlioo. V. Ilinnplirey, 
James \V. Katon, 
Charles I!. Rcdfield, 
E. A.Uurant, 



Visseher Ten Eyck. 



Oflioo, ;>o. 44S BroadYvay, 

(Over Albany Exchange Bank.) 



PARKER & O'BRIE:^, 

FASHIONABLE 

MILITAEY AND CITIZENS' TAILORS, 

i>o. 481 Broadway, 

sxj^ntvix hall building-, 
albany, n. y. 



PAXRO.^S OF THE 

SANITARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
l>o. 40 State Street, 

And examine tlie Coin Silverware, Diamonds, 

Watches and Eich Jewelry,- 

All of which will be offered at much lower than 
usnal prices, 

POR A PEW DAYS. 

N. B.— Tlie major part of the assortment will be 
sold off at OLD PKICES. 

Only Opposition, ISlli Tenr, 

SIGN WATCH AND SPECTACLES, 
B. L. HOOD. 



ROBERT I>AIDI.A^V, 

TT-ETEEINARY SURGEON and Veterinsry 
T Pharmacentical Chemist, late of Cincinnati 
Graduate m 1«|0 of the Royal Veterinary Colle'e' 
of Surgeons, Edinburgh, Scotland, Prof Dicks 
under the patronage of the Highland Agricultural 
Society of Scotland; Fellow and Hon. Fellow ol 
tlie V . M. A., &c., and late Assistant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons: William J. Goodwin 

Fd''Tl!^ci"""V n"*'''""'' •,'^'"'.i''»> «'"-I.v, London ; 
Ed. Dyeer, of Dycer's Repositorj-, Steplien's Green 
Dub in, havinLM-emoved his office from John Cutler s 
H^'.i?.' T^ \ eo'isnlted daily on Diseases of 
Horses, &c., at his residence. No. 22 HAWK 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. ' 



BOOKS, STATIO:VERV, 

PHOTOGPvAl'IIIC ILEUMS, 

Aud other Articles connected with the Trade. 

Sold Wholesale & EetaU, 

S. R. GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET. 

ALBANY. 



Baaaar Postage Stamps 

Can be procured at the Book and Jliisic .Storp. 
and at the Post Ottice in the Bazaar. All letllr^ 
placed in the Letter Box must be prepaid 

GEO. P. TEN BROECK, Secwtaiy, 



108 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 2. 



Can a Man Endure Flattery? 

A lady correspondent writes us, stating 
tbat at an exhibition of the Bohemian Glass 

Blowers, recently, in the village of W n, 

a prize was to be given to the handsomest 
man in the audience. The prize fell to Dr. 

D , and was presented to him in an ornate 

speech of well studied, iiattering phrase. Of 
course a response was expected, aud could 
not well be denied. The Doctor appeared on 
the platform and essayed to speak: "Ladies 
and Gentlemen," he said, and paused. Kx- 
pectation was on tip-toe. The knowing ^nes 
about the room, in a most mischievous man- 
ner, began to titter. Another, "Ladies and 
Gentlemen, hem!" another pause, and the 
Doctor fainting, falls to the floor. Our fair 
correspondent winds up with, "How little 
flattery a man cau bear!" and we promptly 
retort : 

Your words are true as e'er were writ, 
Man can too little flattei-y bear. 
But, when it gives a fainting fit, 
Or when, as if with muon-stroke smit, 
It makes him walk, or stand, or sit, 
Sir knight, or lord, or king, or czar, 
He bears too little, much, for man. 

Though, wlien a babe, as custom goes. 
Kind maids and matrons tweaked his toes, 
Patted his cheek, and pinched his nose — 
As only maids and matrons can — 
Admired his eyes, his mouth, his chin, — 
Thinking the foolish words no sin, 
Could they mamm.i's good will thus win, — 
Vowed him a little angel dear, 
Sent down to this sub-lunar sphere ; 
Or, if of earth, why then — ha ! ha ! ! 
For all the world just like his Pa, — 
The truth imist out — 'twas one, nor 'tother, — 
But like — alas ! too like — his mother. 

Joe Smith. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. 231 Kiver St., comer of First, Troy, N. T. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
)«>HETL.A]\» WOOL., 

Erabrolilery Pntterns, CUenilles, Filling SilU, 

Fancy Combs, liruslies, Perfumery, Cutlery, 

ELEGANT FANS, OPEKA GLASSES, ALBUMS, 

Traveling Bags, DressinR Cases, Portfolios, Desks, 

nill-ITARY AND UEUAtIA GOODS, 

Skates, Fishing Tackle, Canes, Umbrellas, 
London and Paris Fancy Articles, 

Suitable for Holiday and Bridal Presents. 

Daily Eeceiving New and Fashionable Goods. 



GEAIJD OPENING 

NEW SPRING GOODS. 

AT 

J. A. POST'S, 

4G6 Kroad-way, :VIarl>Ic Hall. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &c., now open. 



Removal. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS 

WT ILL REMOVE on or about the Ist of May, 
IT to 519 Broadway, where they will keep con- 
stantly on hand a large stock of School and Miscel- 
laneous Books, together with Photograph Albums, 
and a large assortment of Fancy aud Staple Station- 
ery. Blank Books made to order on short notice. 
All new publications received as soon as published. 
ANTHONY FISKS SONS, 

71 State Street. 



:>EW SI»AI»ER, 

Lata Putilication and Magazine Depot. 

NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA &, BOSTON 
Weekly, aud New York Daily Papers, always 
on hand. 

M AG-A-ZnsnES : 

BON TON, GODEY'S, PETEU.SON'.S, FRANK 

LESLIE'S FASHION BOOK, <&c., •&€., 

FOR SALE AT 

TIIOTHA.S HA.STING-S' 
Nc^vs Room, Itluseum BuilflinK* 



GREAT BARGS^AINS. 

Our readers will find that by purchasing 
CAKPETS, OIE CEOTHS, 

Ri;0><, i^E%.XXE>G, Ac, 

OF 

CHAUNCEY WATSON, 

No. 113 Stnle Slieoi, near .St. Peter's Chnrcli, 

THEY save a percentage of the cost of such 
Goods, as Mr. ^V'alBou'8 light expenses and 
close attention to business enable him to sell all 
grades aud qualities at lower prices than are asked 
elsewhere. 

Bciucmbcr "^VAXSOI^, 

No. lis State Street. 



GEO. HAEEIS & SON, 
LIVERY STABLES, 

Cor. Maiden Lane nod James St., 

And 82 Maiden Lane ; also, 

117 State street, 117 

j^LB-AJSTY. N. Y. 



GEORGE HARRIS. 



HENRY HARRIS. 



ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, 

The Spring Term opens on the 
First Tuesday of Ularcli, 1864. 

Three Terms constitute a course. 

Professors — Hon. Ira Harris, Amasa J. Parker, 
and Amos Dean. 

Circulars obtained from Amos Dean, Albany, N. Y. 



J, L, HAEEISON, 

Cor. First and Congress Streets, Troy, 

SKIRTS, CORSETS, 
ZEPHYR WORSTED, 

AND 

PAllIS FANCY GOODS. 

TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, &c. 



NEW AND BEAUTIFTJL 

STYLES OF 

FRENCH NOTE PAPERS 

AND 

ENVELOPES, 

stamped with Initials, a Plate and 50 
Finely Engraved Cards, for $1.60. 

AT 

NEWCOMB & GO'S., 
524 Broadway, 

(Near the Delavan House.) 



DEALER IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY GOODS, 
No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and Hudson Streets,) 

ALBANY, N. T. 



3,500 UNION ENVELOPES, 

I EMBRACING ALJ. THE VARITIES WHICH 
J time and money could procure, arranged in four 
volumes, bound in half calf, are offered for sale. 
PRICE $-JoO. 

Address Box 204, Post Office, 

TEOY, N, Y. 



I Vow it is too Bad. 

" I am 6a^*ing up my money," 

A prudent house-wife said, 
" For all that has been told me, 

And by the thing I've read. 

" I will be able soon to buy 

A Carpet for this floor. 
And by the toil it does cost me 

What one can want it more ? 

" Dame Gossip said this evening, 

As she dropp'd into tea. 
That '^^'atson had the cheapest goods 

That ever she did see, 

" The cheapest and the very best 

That ever merchant liad ; 
Then shall I longer scrub this floor 

I vow it is too bad." 

CHAUNCEY WATSON, 
115 State Street, Carpet Store. 



CHINA TEA COMPANY, 

78 State Street, Albany. 

NEW CROP 

ENGLISH BEEAKPAST TEAS, 

SELECTED EXrKESSElf 

FOR THE 

RETAIL TRADE. 



J. H. McCLXJRE, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

i»Ai:\TS, oir.s, 

AND 

■WIlSriDO'W <GrI-.^SS, 
ISo. 70 State Street, Albany. 



A. & J. c. Koorvz, 

WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS IN 

CAKPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 

53 STATE STREET, 

.A.LB.ajN-X', - . - 3Sr. Y. 




TlrLJ^rr CMEER-S BXJT ISTOT IISTEBR-I-A-TES-' 



No. 10.] 



ALBANY, THUESDAY, MAECH 3, 1864. 



[Pkicb 10 Oekts. 



Inside Pictures of the Bazaar. 

TSo. 6. 



THE REFECTORY. 



The refresbraent department is one of the 
most profitable, as it is one of the busiest 
branches of the Bazaar. People may take a 
notion not to do anything else, but with so 
many seductive charms about them they can- 
not refuse the temptation to eat. With prime 
articles and cheap prices before them on a bill 
of fare, with beautiful damsels gaily dressed 
to receive and fulfill the orders, with life and 
mirth reigning all around, the attraction may 
well be regarded as irresistible. The spirit of 
the Commissary Department is illustrated in 
its mottoes which appear, indeed, in the back 
ground, but are nevertheless its controlling 
Bentiments. 

" The luxurious live to eat and drink, 
The wise eat and drink to live," 

certainly make it plain that the department is 
governed by a sound philosophy and a humane 
desire to prolong the life of its patrons, rather 
than by the shopkeeper's rule of urging all he 
can. 

" Diet cures more than the Doctor," 
we are credibly informed, is not a hit at any 
body in particular, but only the natural claim 
of those who have a work to do. 

" Call for Bazaar hard tack." 
It is to be observed, particularly by soldiers, 
that the emphasis is on the word " Bazaar." 
This statement is necessary to prevent any 
misunderstanding, as everything in this Com- 
missary dates from a period this side of the 
revolutionary war. 

The Refectory is divided into two branches, 
under the charge respectively of the Refresh- 
ment and Table Committees. The first pro- 
vides the articles and deals them out. Their 
labors are arduous and exacting, but they are 
performed with a fidelity and zeal which add 
largely to the success of the Bazaar, and to 
the pleasure and comfort of visitors. To stand 
for hours cutting pies, giving out cake, dish- 
ing oysters, manipulating turkey, and the 
like, is a work which nothing but the intense 
devotion of the ladies to the interests and ob- 



jects of the Bazaar, could induce them to un- 
dergo. They deserve all credit for their un- 
tiring faithfulness at their laborious post. Mrs. 
Jas. Gould presides in this department with 
signal ability. 

Those with whom the visitor immediately 
deals are the members of the Table Commit- 
tee. The ladies of this Committee are the 
most bewitching and charming that have ever 
undertaken to act in their capacity since Eve 
passed an apple from the colored head of the 
kitchen regions to the first of the race. At- 
tired as they are in the neatest and prettiest 
dress, their faces radiant with the blandest 
smiles, no one can go within the circle of this 
whirlpool without being drawn into its vortex. 
The clattering of dishes, the odorous smells, 
the merry eyes, the air which pervades the 
enlire department, are indeed perfectly irre- 
sistible. And when the visitor has almost 
unconsciously yielded, and committed himself 
to the mercies — which are, in truth, very 
tender — of these earthly Ilebes, the prompt- 
ness with which they are at his side, with the 
viands he wishes, and the affability with which 
the whole is done, elicit his highest commenda- 
tion with a mental reservation — not always 
reserved — to call again. It is a new sphere 
for the ladies, and as arduous as it is new, but 
the manner in which they have performed 
their duties has won the admiration and the 
thanks of all. They are deserving of all 
praise, and have the satisfaction of knowing 
that by their devotion and zeal they have 
contributed largely to the success of the Ba- 
zaar. Mrs. Franklin Townsend is chairman 
of the Table Committee, which is a sufficient 
guarantee of its energy and of the success of 
its work. 

Nor should we omit to speak of the cashiers. 
They have discharged their duties with great 
fidelity and ability, and are especially worthy 
of commendation for having done this under 
surrounding influences which might have 
caused mistakes in the calculations of less 
inflexible men. 

The receipts of the Refreshment Depart- 
ment have been very heavy, and are mostly 
profit, as our citizens have donated most of 
the articles used. 



We append a full list of the Refreshment 
and Table Committees : — 

Refreshment Committee. — Mrs. James 
Goold, Chairman, Mrs. James Henry, Mrs. 
Otis Allen, Mrs. Geo. C. Trea(twell, Mrs. Jas. 
L. Mitchell, Mrs. V. P. Douw, Mrs. J. N. 
Cutler, Mrs. R. M. Van Sickler, Mrs. Paul 
Cushman, Mrs. Eben Stearns, Mrs. George 
Shortiss, Mrs. Paul F. Cooper, Mrs. J. A. J. 
Sprague, Mrs. A. D. Gray, Mrs. John B. 
Marsh, Sirs. T. R. Crittenden, Mrs. II. J. 
Hastings, Mrs. Frank Chamberlain, Mrs. 
Howard Boyd, Mrs. Philip Ten Eyck, Mrs. 
Francis Ryder, Mrs. Peter Montealh, Mrs. 
Lyman Tremain, Mrs. C. B. Cochran, Mrs. 
Geo. Dawson, Mrs. E. D. Palmer, Mrs. A. D. 
Shepard, Mrs. Dr. Wm. H. Craig, Mrs. M. L. 
Schermerhorn, Mrs. Geo. Wolford, Mrs. M. 
S. Burke, Mrs. W. F. Pruyn, Mrs. Mary 
Smith, Mrs. C. B. Redfield, Mrs. McDowell, 
Mrs. Wm. P. Gourlay, Mrs. John Kirk, 
Mrs. John Ward. Miss Fanny B. Gould, 
Miss Ellen P. Warren, Miss Mary Sprague, 
Miss II. Van Schoonhoven, Miss Margaret 
Vosburgh, Miss M. Waterman, Miss Maria 
Salisbury, Miss Kate Burton, Miss Mary Rice, 

Miss Willet, Miss Fuller, Miss 

Catharine Van Vechten, Miss Sarah Paige, 
Miss Emma Sager, Miss Annie Sager. Mr. 
John T. McKnight, Mr. J. D. P. Townsend, 
Mr. E. Y. Ten Eyck, Mr. Benj. Briare, Mr. T. 
Roessle, Mr. T. Roessle, Jr., Mr. Howard 
Boyd, Mr. A. B. Street, Jr., Mf. John N. 
Cutler, Mr. James G. Cutler, Mr. Jeremiah 
Austin, Jr., Mr. Pemberton Cutler, Mr. Clar- 
ence B. Cutler, Mr. Irving Newcomb. 

Table Committee Mrs. Franklin Town- 
send, Chairman ; Mrs. J. L. Sprague, Mrs, 
Thos. D. Wells, Mrs. Mason F. Cogswell, Mrs. 
Samuel A. Kinnicut, Mrs. James Humphrey, 
Miss Elizabeth Gourlay, Matrons ; Misses 
Mary A. Stevens, Mary Martin, Jennie L. 
Martin, Millie Dix, Belle Strain, Lottie Ban- 
croft, Anna Cook, Anna Wyckoff, Sarah Lee, 
Josie Briggs, Martha J. Gould, Mary L. 
Cushman, Sarah W. Treadwell, Kate Davis, 
Aurelia Mattoon, Annie Vanderlip, Lillie 
Cook ; Hattie Davis, Julia Brainard, Annie 
Hadley, Emma Cottrell, Anna M. SheldoHj 
Henrietta Cottrell, Marie Louise Meech, Jea- 



no 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 3. 



nic Meccli, Mattie Meech, Fannie V. Smilli, 
ETatlie Gibson, Kitty Adams, Anna Wliito, 
Mary Fryer, Ilattie Gould, Mary Wasson, 
Ilattie Sprague, Ada Benjamin, Lila Biiel, 
Frank Slocum, Nellie Benjamin, Fanny May- 
ell, Mary G. Carpenter, Emma G. Pratt, Fan- 
cy A^. Ilawe, Mary E. Parsons, Anna Steele, 
Mary A. Steele, Essie Parsons, Maggie Car- 
ter, Emma Fellows, Kate Wing, Louisa 
Phelps, Julia W. Redfield, Belle Palmer, 
Maggie Deyo, Josie Sedam, Gussie Salisbury, 
Kate McMurdy, Grace Woolverton, Mary E. 
Winne, Rosa Arnott, Nettie White, Lilla 
Smyth, Fanny E. Sprague, Lottie Alexander, 
Abby AV. Redfield, Anna Martin, Rita Van- 
derzee, Agues Chase, Louisa Gibbs, Libbie 
Wilson, Susan B. Barnum, Maggie' Thorburu, 
Mary Wilson, Ella E. Hawe, Fanny Palmer, 
Fanny Gould, Mary Rice. 

Cashier.— Mr.- C. B. Redfield, Mr. A. L. 
Judson. 

Assistant Cashiers. — Mr. Wm. Headlam, 
Jr., Mr. S. A. Kinnicut, Mr. George B. 
Sperry, Mr. James M. Sayles, Mr. George W. 
Hogeboom, 

THE ITALIAN BOOTH. 

The Italian Booth unites among its trea- 
sures rich colors, fair ladies and a variety of 
interesting and appropriate articles. It is as 
bright and brilliant as the Canipagna illumi- 
nated by its own lustrous sunshine. The 
ladies who represent the storied land of so 
much interest, are arrayed in its peculiar 
costumes. Venice, Naples and Milan are il- 
lustrated, and the beautiful head dresses and 
boddices, and the airy hat of the peasant 
girls are seen u{)on some. The ladies do- no 
injustice in their appearance to the Lind which 
boasts of its Beatrice, whose peerless beauty 
inspired the divine Dante with a rapture, such 
as the world has rarely witnessed. The free 
air of the Appenines,and the clear light of the 
plains, are typified in their grace and beauty. 
Hero also is the Brigand, so well personated 
by Mr. Walter R. Bacon. In his pointed hat, 
elegant costume of velvet, gold lace and gay 
ribbons, he presents all the external charac- 
teristics of a veritable bandit, but has been 
found to be quite harmless. 

The articles for sale in this Booth are na- 
tional and appropriate. Etruscan vases and 
fine pictures form the staple, while the useful 
and practical are not unrepresented. 

The ladies iu attendance are: Mrs. II. D. 
Paine, who is in charge, assisted by Miss 
Hamilton, Miss Annie Hendrickson, Miss 
Annie Douw, Miss Anna Roy, Miss Lizzie 
Crocker, Miss Mary Crocker, Miss Lina Paine. 



" No man can do anything against his will," 
said a metaphysician to an Irishman. " Be 
jabbers, I had a brother," said Pat, "that 
wint to Botany Bay, an' faith, I know it was 
greatly against his own will." 



ALBANY CITY 

FIEE mSUEANCE COMPANY. 



Cash Capital, 
Casli Surplus, 



^200,000.00. 
31.523.85. 



ASSETS— February 15, 18G4. 

Bonds and Mortgages. Jst Licne on Real 
EsUite worth al least twice the uui't 
of Mortgage, and principally on I'lo- 
iieitv in the city of Albunv, N. Y., $130,213 47 

r. S. fionds r-SOsfes of 1S81 and S-'JOs, 4S,'.iyO 00 

Call Loans — Secured bv Bank and otlier 
Stoclis and Bonds,. .'. 31,110 00 

Cash in Banlvand in Agents' hands, and 
in course of transmission to this office, 21 ,209 44 



Losses unpaid — None. $231,522 85 

Office 446 Broadway, Albany. 



DIRECTORS : 

C. W. Durant, Prest Chi. & Rock I. R. R., 
Tlios. F. Mason, Pres't Quincy Mining Co., N. Y. ; 
Wni. Tillinghast, lirm Wickes & 'I'illinghast, Wm. 
N. Strong, firm Strong Bros. &. Co.,T. Yixn Heuseu, 
tirni Van Hensen & Charles, G. C. Davidson, E. 
Corning. .Jr., lirm E. Corning &; Co., Wm. L. Learn- 
ed, linn Learned & Cook, A. P. l^almer, lirm Palm- 
er, Newton & Co., Alanson A. Sumner, lirm Clark 
&- Sumner, Ge6. B. .Steele, firm Steele &- King, T. 
Kearney, lirm F. & T. Kealuey, C- Vibbard, Sup't 
N. Y. Central R. K., B. P. Learned, Pres't Union 
Bank, Alfred Wild, 142 State St., Benjamin Vayn, 
447 Broadway, Robert L. Johnson, 12 Exchange 
Building, J. ftlcB. Davidson, 40 Beaver St., Sanuiel 
Hand, H. J. Hastings, A. Van Santvoord, B. P. 
Learned, Jr., James C. Cook, George S. '\Veaver, 
Albany ; James Roy, firm James Roy &, Co., AVest 
Troy ; T. G. Youngfove, A. E. Stinison, Clifton Mills 
Company, Coboes : Clarke Rice, Watertown, N. Y' ; 
Alyin Wickbam, Bingbamton ; Charles Barns, New 
London, Ct. WM. TILLINGHAST, Pres't. 

J. H. RICE, Secretary. 



ROBERT S. nicMURU'r, 

And Dealer in every variety of 
FRENCH, ENGLISH, GERMAN <& AMERICAN 

Brushes, and Fancy Toilet Goods. 

494 BROAD'WAY, - - ALBANY, 
Comer of Maiden Lane. 



E. A. IVES, 

Manufacturer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 

FOR LA.X)IES J^NTD ]MISSKS, 

In all the Finest Fabrics and Latest Styles. 
LARGE STOCK OF FINE DRESS 
GOODS 
At IVES' New Y'ork Store, 

Cannon Place, Troy. 



The "Family" Newspaper. 

How welcome the moment that places besiile me, 

The family canteen fresh from the press ; 
Though blessed with all others, were this boon 
denied me, 

'Twere surely a grievance that nanght could 
redress. 
It soothes with quietude every emotion. 

And into my mind much \visdom instills ; 
It gives me a respite like that of the ocean. 

It telU me tlie spot to buy Wing's Union Mills. 



S. R. GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET, 

BOOKS, SXATBOrMiKY, 

PHOTOGRArHIC ALBUMS, 

Aud other Articles connected with the Trade. 

Sold Wholesale & EetaiL 




DANIEL L. WEAVER, 



The largest and Bniallcyt 

UMBEELLAS, PAEASOLS,PAEASOLETTES, 

etc., etc., 

ALL OF THE BEST MATERIAL, 

Constantly on hand and made to order, at 

49 Green street, 49 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STRANGERS IN THE CITY, DURING THE 
continuance of the Army Relief Bazaar, can 
obtain admission to this Park for S5 cents. Cars 
leave the Exchange every ten minutes. The signal 
for skating is a red ball on the flagstatf at foot of 
State street, by day, and a red light at night. 



A. D. SHEPAED & CO.'S 

F ^ T e: ]sr T 

SELF-RAISING 

FLOUR, 

JUST INTRODUCED, 

Is tlie Best, Most Econoiiileal and 
Most Healtliful Flour iu use. 

It is put up in 6-lb. packages, and sold by most 
of the grocers. Every housekeeper should trj' it. 

DEPOT: 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

S. Y. PAYN, Affcnt. 



J. i^. HACiEK, 

FARMERS' HOTEL. 

42 'Washington Avenue, 

A.3L.BAT>rY. 



J. A. 0*ItRIK3i', 

DEALEE IN HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 

BONNETS, 

RIBBONS, LACES, &c., 

45 IVorth Pearl St., 

Between Steuben Street and Maiden Lane. 



Mar. 3. 



THE CANTEEN. 



Ill 



TWEDDLE HALL MUSIC STORE, 

(next door to halt, entrance.) 
85 state Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Fortes, 

Knabe & Go's, Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Mai-shall & Traver's "Parlor Gem." 

Only agencv for Prince &, Co.'s unequaled Melode- 

ona aud harmoniums, and Csirhart, Needliam 

&. Co.'s unequaled Melodeons and 

Huniioniuma. 

'AMERICAN AND FOEEIGN 

SHEET MUSIC AKD MUSIO BOOKS. 

STRATTON & FOOTE'S 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

MARTIN'S AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of Musical instruments and merchan- 
dise. Low prices, fair dealing, and allgoods 
warranted to prove as represented. 



■W. F. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



XELI^ER & PACiE, 

GENTS' rUENISEnTG empoeium, 

40'^ I& 464 BROADWAY. 



Shirts and Collars made to order, 

Also, Agents for the Celebrated 

Wheeler & WUson Sewing Machine. 



JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen Ware, 

LOOKING GLASSbS, dec, 

NO. aeS RIATER STREET, 

TROT N. T. 



HOUCK'S HOTEL, 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



CHRISTIAN HOUCK, 
J. A. HOUCK, - - 



Proprietor. 
Agent. 



WATCHES, JEWELKY 

AXD 

■ SILVER WARE. 

IV M. IT E :\ » E L L , 

(lute Wendell & Feltman,) 

IMPORTER OF 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paris Fancy Goods, &c. 

DEALER IN 

SILVEE AND PLATED WAEE, 

Rich Je-\velrj-, &c. 

Fine Watches and Chronometers carefully re- 
paired by experienced workmen. 

WM. WENDELL, 
480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix HaU 



NEW YORK 

CLOTHING HOUSE, 




7» State SStroet, Albany, X. Y. 

L. D. HUTCHINS, Proprietor. 

CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
SUITS, to be made to order in tirst class style, 
at short notice. Also Fine Ready-Made Clothing 
and Furniehing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



LATHAM, 

"THE" HATTER, 

5SS BROADTVAV, 

OPPOSITE DELAVAU HOUSE. 



I»ECK'S HOTEL, 

ON THE EUROPEAN PL,AN. 

(Late McOardle's.) 
530 & 533 Broadtvay 

AND 

37 and 39 James Street, 

ALBANY, K T, 

DELAY A:\ peck, 

PROPRIETOR. 



I>OOUi;>'Ci OL.ASSES, 

^WINDOW CORNICES, 

CONSOLE TABLES, 

MAEBLE SLABS AND BEACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design and qnality, never before offered 
in this city. 



ENGEAYINGS AND LITH0GEAPH3 

Picture Cord and Tassels, Lookins Glass Plate 
JOlIiX PliAD^VELE, 

MANUFACTURER, 
No. 15 N^OR.TH PEAIIL ST., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



DEALER IN 

CLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOF SKIRTS, 

And Manufacturer of Fine and Fashionable 
CEOAKS A^in ma:>xieeas, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DE8IRINC4 A FASHIONABLE 
and nicely made article, will be satisfied by an 
examination tnat this is the place to leave tneir 
orders. 



J AS. ^V. ]VIORAa\'CiE, 

PRACTICAL 

URHOLSTERER. 
, WINDOW SHADES, 

Gilt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Feathers, &c., 

39 NOETH PEAEL STEEET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

K. V. R. ea:^'si:\gii & co.| 

Ladies and Gent's FumisMng Store, 

AND 

SHIRT k COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

554 BROAB^VAY. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVER i& BAKER S. AI. CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK, 

DKALEK IN 

Tard Corner of Franklin and Bassett Sts,, 

ALBANY. 

Lehigh, Lackawanna, Pcich Mountain. WTiite Ash, 
Cumberlanil and Blacksmith COAL. 

Hickorv Hard Jlanlc, Beach, Oak, Hemlock. 
nicKory, ^^^^.^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^.^^^ WOOD. 



Jjy Hope is the parent of " I'll tiy." But for it 
where were the noble galaxy of statesmen, war- 
riors and inventors that shine so briglitly in the 
firmament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Morse and Wing. The latter has fully realized his 
fondest hope in the production of the flour of the 
family— Wing's Union Flour. 



112 



T'H E CANTEEN" 



Mae. 3. 



I\E^V AI\D BEAUXIFUI, 

STYLES OF 

PEENOH NOTE PAPERS & EF7EL0PES, 

SCamjied with Initinls. 
A Plate, and 50 fim-ly engraved Cards for $1.50, at 

?^EWC0:MB & Go's, 
534 BROADWAY, 534 

Near the Delavan House. 



W. J. & R. H. SCOTT, 

Maniifac'turerB and Dealers in 

Military, Fire Department, 

Theatrical and Civic Association Goods, 

FIKE ■ ARMS, FISHING TACKLE, ORNA- 
MENTS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 
NA^Tf BUTTONS, GILT LACES, 
CORDS, &c., &.C., 

PICKPOCKET-PROOF POCKETS, 

Marking Ink and Stamps for Clothing, Stencil 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No. 60 State St., at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

ALB,AJSrY, N. Y. 

Sword, Pistol and Gun Repairing done at short 
notice. Old guns and pistols taken in trade. 
Second hand guns and pistols sold on commission. 
We will warrant all our guns sold, and if we caunot 
satisfy the purchaser we will refund the money. 



FEANK H. LITTLE, 

BOOKSELI^ER & SXATIOi>EK, 

No. S2 State Street. 

Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

PHOTOG-RA.1PH: A.X.-BTJ-MS, . 

Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

LAW AND PENSION BLANK.S, 

82 State Street, South Side. 



WAGER & PALES, 

Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 



NO. 275 RIVER STREET, 

XROY, .-v. \\ 

James Wager. Andrew B. Fales. 




NEW TOEK LACE STOKE. 

OEO. r. rARRLXSTON, 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDI,E HALL, ALBANY, 

AND FOR:»lERLy OF 

«33 BroadM'siy, ]\. Y. City, 

IS CON.STANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADDI- 
tion to his E.xtcn8ive Assortment of Rich Laces 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 

SPENCER'S CHEMISETTS AND SLEEVES 

Made up and to Order. 
GEO. F. FARRINGTON, 

7 NORTH PEARL ST. 



HAEVET R WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBANY. 

Skillful Workmen, Low Rents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy. 



IIERRICK'S 

AKMY AND NAVY PILLS. 
Xlie ^Vbole World IliUtcd. 

Sick People Think, 

AFTER WHICH ACT, 

HERRICK'S SUGAR COATED 
FILLS. 

CHILDREN CRY FOR THEM. 

rpH REMARKABLE 

J_ American remedy is 
carrying the world " by 
storm. Over live million's 
of boxes are sold annu- 
ally. Composed entirely 
of Flowers, Roots, Bal- 
sams and E.Ktracts— their 
effect on the human sys- 
tem is pleasant, satisfac- 
tory and succe.'isful. Act- 
ing directly on the blood, 
glands, sofids and fluids of 
the body, tlieir use is at- 
tended with the happiest 
cH'ccts. In sudden attacks 

of diseases, one or two 

doses almost always cures. In old standing cases 
of sickness, small doses— repeated frequently— so 
cleanse the system that good health is the result. 
No change in employment or diet is necessary. 
They never cause sore mouths, swelled joints, ach- 
ing limbs, etc., as do many other kinds. They are 
warranted to give Siitisfaction, or the money will be 
refunded. They are considered chcajier, safer 
pretier, and in all respects superior to any purgative 
pill in the world. 

lu many cases, where the dreadful ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to all appearance no Imuian means could save life 
patients have, by the use of these Pills, been re- 
stored to good health ; the devoming disease having 
been coHipletely eradicated. 

In consequence of the pleasantness of their opera- 
tion they are universally used in every section of 
our wide-extended country where they are made 
known, and are fast supcr.seding every other prepa- 1 
ration of professed similar iuiport. I'pwards ot forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, solely 
from their use, since the introduction of them into 
tlie United .States, thus establishing tlie fact beyond 
all doubt that Herrick's Pills cure the (apparently) 
most opposite diseases by tlie one simple act of con- 
tinually evacuating the" bowels until the disease 
gives way! therefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, the utility of Practice is now beyond all 
doubt. 

it!F° The discovery of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with Dr. Hernck. All others are counter- 
feits, and, if used, will do barm, and disappoint the 
sick. Herrick's Pills are elegantly put up, 30 in a 
box, with a large sheet of directions, and Bell for 25 
cents per box ; o boxes for f 1. 

Sold by dealers everywhere. 



or trouble. Each plaster will wear from one to 
four months, and in rbennmtic complaints, sprains 
and bruises, frequently effect cures when all other 
remedies fail. Full directions will be found on the 
back of each. Pubhc sypakers, vocalists and minis- 
ters of the gospel, and others, will strengthen their 
lunjjs and improve their voices by wearing them on 
their breast. Price 25 cents. 



To Ministers of the Gospel and Others, 

Dr. Herrick has secured the only right to 



has secured the 
manufacture 

PERRIN'S 




Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The Grent Strpngrliciier nnil Pnin Dcslrnjer. 

The Best and Cheapest Household Remedy in the 
AVorld. 

Tliese renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress in the side and lireast, in five hours 
Indeed, so certain are thev to do this, that the pro- 
pnctor warrants them. .Spread from resin, balsjims 
ami gums, on beautiful kid leather, renders thcni 
peculiarly adapted to the wants of females and 
others. Their application is universal— equally to 
the strong man the feeble woman and the delii'ate 
iiifmit. lo each and all they will prove a balm and 
a blessing. 

Theii- use is agreeable, and without annoyance 



DR. PERRIN'S FUMIGATOR, 

A New and surpass- 
ingly successful 
remedy 'for Catarrh, 
Bronchitis, Minister's 
sore throat, offensive 
discliarge from the 
liead, hoarseness, irri- 
tation of the mem- 
'Jlj branes of the nose, 
/ throat, &c. This re- 
medy is smoked in a 
common pipe, and 
blowing the smoke out 
of the nose, producing 
a delightful sensation, and imparting an agi-eeable 
odor to the breath. It is so siniple that it maybe 
used by a chihnen years old. Being slightly exhil- 
irating in its effects,* it soothes the mind when over- 
taxed with business cares, relieving it so as to in- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. 

Tobaccp smokers may mix a small quantity of it 
with their tobacco, and thus obtain the medicinal 
effects while enjoying their favorite luxury, and also 
a fine aroma to the breath. 

" He that will not reason is a bigot. 
He that cannot rejison is a fool." 

Catarrh may be known by some of the following 
symptoms : 

Catarrh causes partial deafness. 

Catarrh causes noise in the ears. 

Catarrh causes weak and watery eyes. 

Catarrh causes fullness and pre'ssure in the head. 

Catarrli causes nervous headache. 

Catan-h causes pain over the brows. 

Catarrh causes confusion of the mind. 

Catarrh causes failing memory. 

Catarrh causes nervous excitability. 

Catarrh causes indisposition to labor. 

Catarrh causes had breath. 

Catarrh causes bad taste in the mouth. 

Catarrh causes offensive discharges. 

Catarrh causes Bronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

tS^ It is put np in one dollar packages, with full 
directions for using, and will be sent by mail on 
receijit of the prii'e, post paid. Or, a sample 
sufficient for a trial will be sent in a letter, ou 
receipt of twenty-five cents iu money or postage 
stamps. Direct all letters to 

L. R. HERRICK, M. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Office, Albany, N. Y. 

LUNCH KOOM, 

North Pearl .Street, Albany, 
By M Ii:.i:.IAxlI W. RACE. 

Oysters, Game, and every Delicacy of the season, 

Served in the best style. 

Wines, Liquors, Ales and Segars, of the 

CHOICEST BRINES. 



" THE LATEST SENSATION." 



CHURCHILL & DENISOX'S 
Ne-wr Photograph Establishment, 

No. 622 Broadway, 

Between Maiden Lane and Steuben Street, 

EXTENSIVE, 

CONVENIENT 

AND ELEGANT. 



Mar. 3. 



THE CANTEEN 



113 



Academy of Music. 

Tho IV-ket-of LeHveMun suU voiitimiea to uttmct 
Iarj<e luulienceat^) thi«fHV'orito and fusluunahle phice 
of amusement. Tliepiet'C itself i» (leeervin^of more 
eontiideration tlian lime or smice will peniiit ut prc- 
Beut. The Tickt^t uf-Leiivo-Maii incuk-iites amoral 
worthy the attention of all clasHes of our citi/.eiit). 
Crime ia depicted in its most glnwiuK colore, with 
all the associated knavery dependent thereon ; and 
all who have wititusscd the representation must 
admit that the plot, Hcenery antl impersonation of 
the ohariu'ters are excellent, from heginninj; to end. 
The Ticket-of-Leave-Man will keep possessiou of 
the Academy for some time. 

The Untdon Tivifs, in Hpeakinji^ of tills j^reat 
monil drama, [uentionsa fact to which the provincial 
pi-ess of (Jreat Hritain and Ireland liae given con- 
firmation. 

A clerk who had ahscontled from Liverpool with 
£^,500, the pro^>ertvof liis employers, after vinitinj^ 
many places, arrived at Uirmingbam about 5 o'clock, 
and atLor tjiking some refreshment, went to a popu- 
lar place of amusement, to while away an tionr. 
As It happened, the piece which was bein^ per- 
formed on the oocjision of this visit, was the 1 icket- 
of-LeaveMan, and the guilty man seems to have 
drawn a moral from the representation, for when 
the scene in which the interview between Ilawk- 
ahaw, the detective, and the Ticket-of-Leave-Man 
took place, Parker, the clerk, became so affected, 
that he went out of the theatre, fjot three envelopes, 



S. C. URAUX &, CO., 

a K O C E R s , 

AND DEALERS IN 

Fine Teas, Pure Coffees, Fruits, &c., 

124 STATE STRKET, 

(let door ubove State Geological UoomB,) 

ALBANir, N. y. 

Sampel C. Braut, Wh. McKown. 



K ■ l> <,: W A ¥ Sc CO., 

LICENSED PLUMBERS, 

No. 121 State Street, 

AUiANY, N. y. 

JULIA HIDGWiT. ueHUA.I II. KU3S. KUMUND KKSBITT. 



and sent jCl.SOO back to lila employers. 

" " of Shakepe 
' r have heard 



Oh ! the inemorahle teachin>;8 of Shakepeare, 



That guilty creatures sitting at a play 
Have, by the very cunninij of the scene, 
Been struck bo to the soul, that presently 
They have proclaimed their malefactions."' 

Hamlet, 2d Act. 



CHEAP CASH STORE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

IVo. 50 South Pearl Street, 

AUIAIW. 




GEORGE BRISTOL & Co., 

Retailers and Jobbers in 

DRY G-OODS, 

ON THE CASH SYSTEM, 

69 Congress gtreet, Ckirner of Third, 

Rand's Building, TROY, N. Y. 

Geo. BriBtol. Geo. H. McFarland. Andrew M. Charcb. 



Pumps, Water Closets, Batliing Apparatus, Kitchen 

Ranges, Cast, Wrought, and Galvanized 

Iron Pijies, etc., et<*. 

^jf 7'ht trade KUpplicd at liberal discount, ^gj 



GROVER & BAKER'S 

CELEBRATED ELASTIC BTITCH 

SEWING MACHINES 

Were awarded the highest premiums over all coiu- 
petit«rs at the State Fairs of New York, Vermont, 
Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Penn- 
sylvania, Oliio, and Oregon, and at every respectable 
Institute and County Fair held in 1863. 

SaJes-rooms, 495 Broadway, New York, 

342 RIVER STREET, TROY. 



BACON & STIOKNEYS, 

MiiautUcturera and VVbulesiile Dealers iu 

COFFEE, SPICES, 

Salerattts, Oream Tartar, Mustard, &c., 

Nas. 3T and 39 Dean and I 1 Exchnnge Su., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

To test the (|uality of the CoH'ee, order np an Extra 
cup from the " Refreshment Committee." 



M. I.. CUXt,ER, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATIUS, ARTITIOIAL FLOWEES, &o,, 

No. 540 Broadtray, 

ALBANY. 

I>A«'TOi^ & HE¥l>ON, 

whole'sale GR0(^ERS, 

No 17 state street, 
ALBAIJY, - - - N. Y. 

GEO. H. LAWTON. CHA8. B. HETDON. 



I^. PRUVN &. SOIX, 

SOCCBSSOBS TO 

Pruyn, Vosburgh & Co., and Pruyn, Marble & Co., 
Iiniiorlerx of and Dealers in 

FOEEIGH AND AMEEIOAN HAEDWAEE, 
CUTLERY, 

IRON, NAII.S, SHOVELS. MILL AND CROSS. 

CUT SAWS, Jkc, 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LANSING PROYN. FRANCIS 3. PRUTK. 



Tweddle Hall Drug Store. 

EI>n^IJ« A. CLAPP, 

CHEMIST AND PHARMACEUTIST, 

DEALER IN 

DRUGS, MEDICINKS, 

CHEMICALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 

Einported Toilet Cioods, 

Perfumery, &c. 

S XW EI>I>I.K HA1>I., 

ALBANY. 



Ct,OTIfI!>« EMPOKIUM. 

DAVIS, CRAFT & WLLSOBT, 

^VSOLKSA-LE A-ND RETAIL. 
DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING, 

ItTJRNISHING GOODS, &c.. 

4178 &. *r*, 

BROADWAY (Marble Hall), ALBANY. 



VAN HEi;§iEr« & ciiari.es, 

Wliolesale and Retail Dealers in 
CROCTCli:KY,GL,ASS"\^ARE, &:o. 

CHINA DEPOT, MARBLE HALL, 
■IJO UroadM-ay and 11 James St., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

The largest and most complete Crockery Store. 

in the United States. 



IMPOIITER OF 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 
and Dealer in 

COP'FIlSr TRIMJNIII^GS, 

Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Cut Saws, &c, &a 

THO. OS STATE STKEET, 

CORNER OK JAMES, ALBANY, N. Y. 



J. H. & J. L, ABBOTT, 

PROPOSE TO DONATE ONE THOUSAND 
Card Photographs for tbe benefit of the Sani- 
tary Biuiuir, the pictures to be made of any persons, 
either single or in groups, belonging to the different 
Booths, iu tlieir Costimies. Come one, come all, 
free of expense, as early as possible. 



AXEE^r &. CURTISS, 

Importers of and Dealers iu Builders' and Cabinet 

H -A. HXJ "V^ -A. 11 B , 

Cutlery, Shovels, Mill and Oross-Cut Saws, 

NAILS, SPIKES, ETC., 

NOS. .35 & 3r STATE STREET, 

AX.BA.NY, N". Y. 

HIRON W. ALLSK. JOSEPS *. CDBTIS<.{ 



nOARI>9IAI\ &. ORAY'S 

PATENT IMPROVED 
INSULATED IRON RIM AND FRAME 

PIANO FORTES, 

Warerooms and Factory, 

OOE. BEOADWAY & NOETH FEEEY STSl, 

Albany, i^- Y. 

Address— 'Wna. ilcCainxnon, 

ALBANY, N. T. 



114 



THE CANTEEN 



Mae. 3. 




EDITED BY 



ME. SMITH. 



ALBANY, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1864. 



A Soldier's Gratitude to the Sanitary Conunis- 
sion, 
The relief agents of this great national or- 
ganization testify to the kindly expressions of 
interest in their work, and thanks for its value 
which they receive from officers and men in our 
grand aiuiies. And why not ? Alniosl ubiqui- 
tous in army life, the Commission strives to 
meet every want which the exigencies of the 
service demand, to aid with tlio stores which 
the loyal people of the land place at its dis- 
posal, all the sick, wounded or needy, and 
thus even amid tlie grim terrors of war, to 
do the work of the good Samaritan. At the 
late reconnoisance of the army of the Poto- 
mac, which brought on a slight engagement, 
terminating, among other results, in the 
wounding of two hundred of our men, when 
these men were brought to the hospital, cold 
and shivering from the effects of fording a river 
nearly w.->ist deep, the Commission was there 
with woolen underclothing, farinaceous food 
and stimulants. Just where the need was, the 
relief agent was happy enough to have his 
supplies. 

On account of some such personal recollec- 
tion of timely aid, it is likely the following 
incident happened one day since the Bazaar 
was opened. A private, probably a veteran 
on furlough, stepping up to one of our Booths, 
purchased a bundle of segars. After having 
paid for it, he politely asked the fair sales- 
woman to take it and sell it again for the 
benefit of t!ie fund. " For," said he, " I owe 
80 much to this Commission. It has helped 
me and us, and I must help it." There is a 
touching pathos in this which makes it highly 
honorable to the Commission, whose interests 
we have so largely at heart, and whose good 

work we wish to further in every way possible, 

— — — 

Rebel Workmansliip for "sale at the Bazaar, 
To satisfy curiosity as to the source whence 
these articles have been derived, wo have in- 
quired from the officer of the Sanitary Com- 
mission who obtained them for the Bazaar. 
It seems they have been made by the rebel 
prisoners at Point Lookout. There is an 
agent of the Commission located at that 
place, who has endeavored to supply not only 
the wants of our sick in the hospital, but also 
those of the rebels. The Commission Las al- 
ways felt it a duty to mitigate sufflsring 
wherever found within the lines of our army, 



whether that might exist in our own brave 
boys or their prisoners. The rebels, at Point 
Lookout, have developed quite a peculiar 
talent for the manufacture of fans and rings. 
The fans are made with the ordinary pocket 
knife, out of a single piece of wood, and the 
rings from rubber buttons, fashioned into 
proper shape by knives and rat-tail files. The 
rings are sometimes very neatly carved with 
the name of a loved one at home, or with that 
southern watchword, " Dixie j " others are 
inlaid with curious designs made of silver, al- 
bata or brass. The metals for inlaying are 
procured by hammering out coin or pieces of 
old brass decorations or albata spoons. 

In addition to the rings and fans — some 
curious hair watch guards are on sale, the 
material for which, the agent says, was ob- 
tained by levying on the tail of the Provost 
Marshal's horse, whenever this officer entered 
the prisoner's camp. The source of supply 
being limited, of course the number of guards 
of this material is also limited. 

It is interesting to see how American in- 
genuity will show itself under proper fostering 
inlluences — and adversity or necessity is al- 
ways a strong influence, and we may all hope 
that when treason is crushed, and our glorious 
flag once more floats over a land redeemed 
from rebellion, that such ingenuity will prove 
of avail in developing the resources of the 
South, and that the effort may be made by its 
citizens to efface the dark stigma of its pre- 
sent fearful patricidal crimes, by an honest, 
industrious and patriotic zeal for the renown 
and good name of tho hope of the world — 
our own United States. 



[For The Canteen.] 

K having come home from the war, 

appeared in an unduly short sack coat, sug- 
gestive of the costume of David's ambassadors 
as revised by Nahash. Sensibly nffected by 
the ridicule to which it laid him open, he at 
length exchanged the offending garment for 
another. 

" Well," said he, calling attention to the 
fact, " I have concluded not to wear my short 
coat any longer." 

" Pshaw," replied C , ' that was all the 

trouble before, that you did not wear it 
longer." 

" ! " exclaimed K , " the trouble was 

before, was it ? I thought it was behind." 



5^" We took from the post-office yester- 
day a bundle of communications which was 
large enough to make any poor editor leap 
for joy, and think of being lazy. We feel 
greatly obliged to our contributors, but as 
our advertisements are crowding (and paying), 
some of their productions, meritorious though 
they be, will have to be omitted. We hope 
our friends will be as patient as we are obliged 
to be. 



The total receipts of the Fair up to 
the present time must bo about ,'$70,000. 
Well done for Albany. 



^^" In spite of the storm of Tuesday, there 
was a large attendance at the Fair. Yester- 
day's golden sunshine brought out an imm mse 
throng. 



Tho stock of goods in many of the 
booths is rapidly decreasing, but the good 
taste of the ladies always succeeds in making 
a creditable display, however much the capi- 
tal is diminished. 



^^ We hear that considerable objection 
is made to the decision of the Managers to 
close the Bazaar this week. The enthusiasm 
doesn't seem to flag, and very many have not 
yet had the opportunity of attending. It is 
not impossible that the Fair may continue 
next week. 



J^^ Br. Campbell, an old author, main 
tained, in one of his books, that life is pro- 
longed by inhaling the breath of young ladies, 
and a physician crediting the theory, actually 
took lodgings at a female boarding school, that 
he might have a constant supply. Wo rather 
like tho theory, especially as its application is 
so easy just now. We are strongly inclined 
to think that inhaling tho fragrant breath of 
the Fairies at tho Bazaar is greatly conducive 
to health. At any rate we are candid enough 
to give the theory a fair trial. 



Army Eelief Bazaar, 

RECEIPTS OF CASH, TtTESDAT, MAKCH IST. 

Admission tickets, $873 25 

" " Curiosity shop,. . 179 60 

" " Art Gallerj 54 50 

Catalogues, 4 75 

United States Booth, 505 70 

Yankee " 82 00 

Shaker " 71 65 

OrienUI " 120 00 

Germ.an " 83 00 

Schenectady " 208 66 

Spanish " 40 00 

Japanese " 22 63 

Troy " 291 00 

Kinderbook " 30 00 

Swiss " 113 29 

Italian " 101 41 

Russian " 62 50 

Saratoga Spr'gs " 79 51 

Holland " 122 00 

Irish " 304 91 

Scotch . " ■ 281 05 

English " 40 00 

Gipsy " 25 55 

Military " 95 45 

French " 190 00 

Receiving Committee 165 80 

Indian Wigwam, 1 14 28 

Post Office 11 80 

Autograplis and Photographs, 202 67 

Dining Room, 659 50 

Cloak Room, 23 95 

Flower Stand, 8 00 

Domestic, 6 25 

Ice Cream 50 00 

Confectionery 92 50 

ToUl $5,207 95 



Mar. 3. 



THE 

■* 



CANTEEN 



115 



15. 



Eeport of Drawings. 
March 1, 1864. 

United States Booth: 
Set of Jewolry, E. Corning, Jr., No. 7G. 
Turkish arm chatr, value $100, A. C. Jud- 

son, No. 7. 
Sofa cushion, Mrs. Wm. M. Gregory, No. 67. 
Sofa cushion, Miss Anna Pruyn, No. 131. 
Sofa cushion, Mrs. S. H. Alden, No. 81. 
Sofa cushion, H. D. Brandreth, No. 151. 
Sofa cusliion, W. P. Tillman (Troy) No. 4. 
Sofa cushion, A. J. Rosseau (Troy), No. 118. 
Sofa cushion, Mrs. J. G. Sanders, No. 23. 
Sofa cushion, Mrs. A. L. Holley, No. 16G. 

Receiving Committee : 
Rodgers & Bros', lady's French trunk, S. 

Paddock, No. 78. 
Singer sewing machine, value $125, A. S. 

Clark, No. 101. 
Masonic tiible cloth, T. P. Way, No. 18. 

Holland Booth : 

Knit shawl, 0. S. Rice, No. 30. 
Silver spoon holder with spoons, W. H. De- 
Witt, No. 19. 
Moss house, Catharine Brown, No. 21 

Russian Booth : 

Child's dress, James Wasson, No. 26. 

Basket. of flowers, Q. W. Gibbons, No 
Saratoga Booth : 

Pair vases, James Roy, Jr., No. 53. 

Yankee Booth : 
Drum, value $75, U. C. Allen (Troy), No. 149. 
Wax flowers, Mrs. Edwin Safford, No. 50. 

Oriental Booth : 
Basket of flowers, Lieut. Col. Adams, No. 4. 
Basket of flowers, P. P. Learned, Jr., No. 17. 

Military Booth : 
Picture of Washington in embroidery, value 

$150, Miss Helen Hadley, No. 60. 
Army pistol, J. P. Winslow, No. 22. 
Infant's basket, Homer Williams, No. 40. 

FVench Booth : 

Twenty-fouiipictures, R. H. King, No. 134. 

Photograph album, G. H. Sagendorf (Troy), 
No. 20. 

Afghan, Mrs. H. B. Whitin, No. 71. 
Susiss Booth : 

Pair Vases, Mrs. F. Townsend, No. 44. 

Bronze clock, T. E.Eddy (Troy), No. 6G. 

German Booth : 
Clock, Mr. Pippenbring, No. 8. 

Irish Booth : 
Silver set, Miss Julia Coley, No. 23. 

Scotch Booth : 
Lady's work table, Mr. H. Randal, No. 28. 

Italian Booth : 
Music box, J. H. Van Antwerp, No. 27. 

Indian Wigwam : 
Bead toilet set, J. B. Visscher. 



Since the Fair has been in progress 
our streets have presented a sort of Fourth of 
July appearance, every arriving train sending 
a stream of life up the avenues leading to the 
Park. 



The Sanitary Oommission— What has it done 
for our Soldiers. 
Its first great work has been to protect our 
armies from disease, which, in war, kills more 
than sword or ball. This part of its work it 
has accomplished by appearing at all bureaus 
of the government as the representative of the 
whole people, bringing with it all the latest 
wisdom of the world, embodied in reports, 
drawn up by our most distinguished phy- 
sicians, on all the peculiar diseases of an 
army. These reports or treatises, to the num- 
ber of twenty, it has systematically distrib- 
uted to all surgeons, many of whom, educated 
for civil life, needed at hand just this peculiar 
kind of text books. It has secured the favor 
and support of the government, which has 
extensively introduced the measures or 
reforms the Commission has suggested. 

The result of their labors in preventing 
disease has been so great that the statistics of 
our armies show that our soldiers have been 
the healthiest in the world, and suffered less 
than any other armies ; not one-fifth as much, 
in proportion, as the English army in the Cri- 
mean war. 

It has secured the appointment of inspec- 
tors,, to bring to the notice of the proper offi- 
cers all defects in the care of soldiers, their 
camps, their food, their cooking, &c. It has 
fearlessly indicated to the government whom- 
ever was too negligent, ignorant, or obviously 
incompetent to act in a medical relation. 

It has established the most complete me- 
dium existing between all soldiers and their 
friends, by which every package from associa- 
tions may reach its destination. Its losses 
by miscarriage and the casualties of war do 
not amount in value to $10,000. Out of 
20,000 packages under it.s care fur the Army 
of Virginia, it is not known that more than 
one has miscarried. 

It has at Washington a Directory of 
500,000 names of soldiers who have been sick 
or wounded, and has sent 15,000 answers to 
inquiries about soldiers, received from their 
friends. It is preparing statistical tables con- 
taining facts regarding 750,000 men, for 
future use. 

It has distributed 8,000,000 articles since its 
organization. After the battle of Shilob, for 
example, in thirty-five days, 160,000 articles 
were given to soldiers. In the month of June, 
1863, articles to the number of 114,000, from 
a pound of sago to an air bed, were distributed 
to Gen. Grant's army. $250,000 of the 
money income has been spent upon medicines, 
farinaceous food, beef, stock, &c., not includ- 
ing the expenses of forwarding dressers and 
nurses. 

It has established Homes and Lodges in all 
cities in the neighborhood of our armies, for 
the free reception of soldiers. Here, the sol- 



dier waiting to join his regiment, and who has 
lost or been robbed of his money, the soldier 
who has been discharged convalescent from 
hospital, and has suddenly fallen sick on his 
way home, the soldier who has to wait 
because some mistake has been made in bis 
papers, or because he has lost them, in short, 
all the waifs and estrays of the army here 
find a refuge, food and lodging, till the faithful 
relief agent ha- rectified all difficulties. 

The Commission, by its agents, with medi- 
cine, food and clothing, has been constantly 
on hand on most of the fields of battle, some- 
times under fire, as at Fort Wagner and at 
Gettysburg, rescuing the wounded or giving 
relief after the battle. They have their own 
transportation wagons, and it has often hap- 
pened in the emergencies of battle tliat their 
supplies were accessible when the regular 
supplies had not arrived, or had been cut off 
by the enemy, or had been exhausted. Their 
stores were in this way available after the 
battles of Fort Donelson and of Bull Run in 
1862. At Antietam alone their agents re- 
lieved 8,000 wounded, and the Commission 
thinks their agents were instrumental in 
saving a thousand lives. 

It has succeeded in sending many thousand 
dollars' worth of stores to our prisoners at 
Richmond, and has not scorned to relieve 
wounded rebels in our hands. It establishes 
every where when needed, temporary hospi- 
tals ; is not wanting with hospital steam- 
ers and hospital cars, whenever a battle has 
occurred; dispatches its supply steamers when- 
ever a voice tells that fresh vegetables or ice or 
other similar help is needed. It has collected 
from all sources vaccine matter and distribu- 
ted it. It has established an agency to obtain 
pensions for soldiers without charge. Natu- 
rally generals like Rosecrans, Gilmore, Grant 
and Butler, and many army surgeons have 
officially testified to the great and timely 
value of these services which they had ob- 
served personally. Yet thousands of soldiers 
and many officers have received nursing and 
needful supplies from the stores of the agents 
of the Commission, and have supposed to the 
last that it was only Government aid and not 
that of the agents of their friends at home. 

After considerable study of the documents 
and statistics of the Commission, I have con- 
cluded that while on the one hand we and all 
the million soldiers who have been in the 
army are indebted to the Commission for what 
it has done in protecting them from attacks 
of di.scase, on the other hand probably more 
than 400,000 soldiers are personally and di- 
rectly indebted to the agents of the Commis- 
sion for important material aid and care. And, 
therefore, with tears of gratitude, we say, 
God reward the Sanitary Commission, the 
men who serve without pay in directing the 
labors of their kind and faithful agents. 



116 



THE CANTEEN 



Ma.r. 3. 



From OTir Kenwood Machine, 
THE CURIOSITY SHOP (Continued). 
XIV. 
Beads made in Jerusalem, 
And other heads as good — 
The first made of the dumb Palm, 
The last from Olive Wood j 
This person figures through our list — 
You ask — I understand you — 
If she's related » Not the least 
To the terrible Fernando. 

XV, 

We've " Husks " — as who has not 1 
But these you may not tread upon— 
They are not for mattrasses we've got, 
But like those the Prodigal fed upon; 
" A piece of Jacob's well " behold I 
" What piece ? " You precious Vandal I 
Are you so dull you must be told, 
It is the Yankee Pump-handle ? 

XVI. 
A piece of oak from Abraham Tree, 
Great ancestor of Ellen, 
And also acorns brought from the 
Mount of Transfiguration ; 
A fish's petrified remains 
That swam on Lebanon^i Mount — 
" A broom and handle," all such gains 
We credit to Shaker account. 

XVII. 

" An Ink Horn" such as Ezekiel used 
When writing Lamentations — 
'Twas made of Brass — a thing abused — 
And unknown to modern nations ; 
A Lantern used instead of Gas, 
In Cairo most benighted, 
Where Gas Company never was. 
And never street was lighted. 

XVIII. 

Copper coin found in Pyramid — 

An iiiteresting show — 

Just like Wing's, it circulatsd 

Four thousand years ago ; 

" Fine Linen of Egypt; it makes us sigh 

To see a set of dummies — 

When linen is so very high, 

Go wind it round their mummies I 

XIX. 
The Sultan's Pass to Afr. Dewitt 
To go from his Dominions — 
A pel fumed bag with nothing in it. 
And beads well liked by Indians ; 
A pair of slippers in gold and pearl — 
Such as we'd like to have, all — 
And for a tender-hearted girl, 
An " ancient Lamp and Tear-bottle." 

XX. 



A gentle mother in a wolf 
Nursing Romulus and Remui — 
You can easily set it on a shelf 
Without any fear of a mnss ; 



" Meeting of the three patriots," 

A thing that is understood, 

To have taken place before the Pat riots 

By Vatlandigham, Brooks and Wood. 

XXI. 

" A Dutch Grammar and Dictionary " 

Printed in the year " 16," 

A time when there was nary 

A precious Yankee to be seen ; 

Of eleven Presidents the Autograph — 

Who admit they are so green. 

As water to prefer to quaff. 

To the fluid of The Canteen ! 

XXII. 

A Latin manuscript also, 
The same 'tis our impression. 
We published a few days agoj 
Under the head " Secession ;" 
Asphaltum Box from the Dead Sea — 
Don't fear, it is no coflin ; 
Another Box from the Mulberry Tree 
Planted in Shakspeare's Garden. 

XXIII. 
Another nail from a Pompeian house, 
A button from Waterloo, 
A shawl worn by a daughter of Crarsus 
Who'd more " greenbacks " than I or you-; 
Straw shoes and slippers from Leghorn, 
Things rather slow of sale. 
And except to come over a greenhorn, 
They're no better than straw-bail. 

XXIV. 

" Whale's teeth carved by sailors. 

Of spinning a yarn instead, — 

(In vain our historical labors 

If the whale has a tooth in his head). 

" Coin .' " A blessed sight to be sure ! 

Let me utter that word again ; 

" Coin!" Shall we ever handle it more f 

Do we dream of specie in vain ? 

[To be continued.] 



What's in a Name, 

If you would use your words aright, 
Amidst the mazes of our Fair ; 

Just say that things are outre, quite. 
The place itself bizarre. 



What He Went For, 

" Say, have you been to the Bazaar ? " 

Said Smith to Jones upon the street; 
" Ah, yes, and 'lis a great affair, 

I do not think it can be beat." 
" But did you see the things," said he, — 

" No," Jones replied, with careless air, — 
" There was to great a crowd to see; 

Besides, I went to see the Fair." 



At St. Lonis, the other day, Gen. Grant 
registered liis name, " U. S. Grant, Chatta- 
nooga." Plainness is a part of his Vicks- 
burgh fame. 



Woman, 

A QD-BIODSLY QUIET AND QUAINTLY QDEEB BALLAD. 

When dear woman from the fashions 
Turns, the soldier's cause to cheer — 
Spends her precious time and dollars. 
Then " we ask you is'nt it queer ? " 

When the dainty 'broidered 'kerchief 
Wipes away the soldier'.-^ tear ; 
Bathes his brow with choicest perfame, 
Then " we ask you is'nt it queer ! " 

When she peddles tea and doughuuts. 
Oysters, quail and partridge dear. 
Lemonade and water-ices. 
Then " we ask you is'nt it que«r ? " 

When the gay Venetian lady. 

Or the graceful Vivaudiere, 

From your pocket draws the " quarters," 

Then " we ask you is'nt it queer ?" 

When with bright eyes bending o'er you, 
Azucena's voice you hear ; 
How your little heart will flutter. 
And you whisper " is'nt it queer ? " 

When the dusky Indian maidens. 
In their curious, beaded gear, 
SfU you bits of stone as " relics ; " 
Then " we ask you is'nt it queer? " 

When she reads this queerious ditty. 
With its aroma of beer, 
How her little eyes will sparkle 
As she asks you " is'nt it queer ? " 

Knee Mo(;aB. 



Fob tbe Cantebit. 
Flag of Our Glory, 



Hail, hail to the standard, 

Theme of song and of story. 
That seaward and landward. 

Floats o'er us in glory I 
Undimraed in thy splendor. 

No shame shall becloud thee ; 
A host thy defender, 

No ruin shall shroud thee. 

Though treason assail thee, 

Its triumph is never ; 
Thy fate cannot fail thee, 

'Thy rule is forever. 
Float on then iu splendor, 

Thou flag of our glory ! 
Ne'er shalt thou surrender 

Thy proud pl,«ice in story. 

Then hail to the standard ! 

Theme of song and of story. 
That seaward and landwnrd. 

Floats o'er us in glory : 
The painter shall limn thee. 

With blight colors blending ; 
The poet shall hymn thee, 

With songs never ending. 

The patriot shall swear thee 

His heart's best devotion ; 
And heroes shall bear thee 

O'er land and o'er ocean. 
Float on, then, forever. 

Thou flag of our glory I 
We hail thee as ever, 

Pride of song and of nfory I 



Mar. 3. 



THE CANTEEN 



117 



JOHN VAN HUYSEN, 

CHOICE GEOOERIES 

AND 

PROVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBANY, - - - N.Y. 

Fresh Conntiy Produce received Daily. Orders 

delivered free of Cartage, to all parts of the 

City. 



TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 

Without a notice ! 

•V7" H^ft-T IS IT? 

AVhy, the fact that the 

E'HiA INSUEANCE COMPAFT 

Of TIarcfurd, <)onii>, 

Have just added $750,000 to their Capital (making it 
Two Million and a Quarter Dollars}, with Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may now save the bother of small Policies 
in many Companies, and yet insured in the Old 
.fitaa. KOBT M. HAMILTON, Agent, 

Office 444 Broadway, Albany. 



1864, WM, THOEBTTRN'S 1864, 

ANTOJAIi DESCRIPTIVE CATAIiOGCE 

OF 

Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 

I\o-\v Ready. 

Will be mailed free to applicants. 

WM, THOEBUEN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AND 492 BROADWAY, ALBANY. 



A E CAEHAET & Co., 

Manufacturers, and Retail Dealers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



i. E. CARHABT. 



O. M. EUGG. 



TAYLOR, WENDELL & CO., 

(Successors to Roswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLERY 

HARDWARE, 

No. 420 Broadway, 

ALBAWTT, - - N.Y. 

E. TAYLOR. H. WENDELL. E. A. GASCOIGNE. 



E. H. BENDER, 

BOOKSELLEE, PUBLISHEK, STATIONEE, 

AND 

BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURER, 
No. 73 State St., 

A 1. B A 1^ Y, j\ . Y . 

Military Books, Soldiers' Portfolios and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks constantly on hand. 



FLAQO, WINNE & CO., 

Corner Fiilton nnd Fourth Streets, 

TROY, ]\. Y. 



JOHN FLAOO, 
WM. C. WINNE, 



W. H. a. NtJTTINO, 
JAS. D. POED. 



.WDODWORTH, 

** THE " 

PHOTOGRAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



CONGRESS HALL, 



Comer Park Place and Washington Avenue, 



Ji^IklES X.. ItHTCHELXj, Frop'r, 



ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7 a. m. nntil 12 M. Dinner from 
1 p. M. until 5. 



T. A J. riCAUKY, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STOEE, 

NO, 50 STATE STEEET, 

{for of rircen,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Partionlnr nltoiilion psiid to 

making I.ndit-s'' tinitrrM nnd 

Cents' Drosw UootH to 

Order. 



PRACTICAL 

LITHOGRAPHEES, 

GENEEAL ENGEAVEES, PEINTERS, &o. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps.l 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

452 BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



STATE STREET HICH SCHOOr., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
A Bonriling and Day School for Boys. 

LEVI CASS, PEINOIPAL & PEOPEIETOE. 

THIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 
State Street, fumislies a thorough course of 
instruction, in the several Departments of learning, 
from the most Elemental^ Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



T. & H. McBRIDE, 

DEALEK3 IN 

CHOICE GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 
Batter, Cheese, Ham, Pork, Lard, 

PEESH TEAS AND COFFEES 

Dried Fruits, &c., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

COE. OF SOrTH PEARL & PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, IT. Y. 



BHIARE'S 
CONFECTIONERY. 



K E S T A i; K A I>' T , 

83 STATE STEEET, 
Tweddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls and Wedding Entertain- 
ments supplied with Ice Cream, Ices, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, and every 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 

and Original Style of Ornamental Pyramids, 

Fountains, Baskets,' and Vases for Table 

Decoration, furnished at the shortest 

notice. 

Frcncli Confections, Mottoes, &c., 

constantly on hand. 



A WE\¥ I.i:>'E OF GOODS. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costumes and Fancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &.C. 

JVULIXARY TUllSl^^TNGS, 

Buttons, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, &c. 

RALPH P. LATHROP, 

S7 STATE STREET, 

Importer and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fishing and Shooting Tackle, Jlilitary 

Goods and Fire Arms. 



118 



THE CANTEEN. 



Mar. 3. 



riVE CENTS PEE POUND 

PAID FOR OLD NEWSPAPEKS, ISOOKS, 
Pamphlets, Dunninii Letters, Due IJills, Alnia- 
nac8, Greek Lexicons, Unrper, and other Magazines, 

DEEDS, WILLS, POST OBITS, 

Amatory Episth-s, and all otherwhite papers, clean, 
'printed, or written upon, including 

Copies of " The Canteen," 

In good preservation, at the MOKXIXO EXPKESS 
OFFICE, corner State and Green streets. 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

Wif^liiiig to PurchH<sr 

HATS, CAPS, rUES, TETJNKS, BAGS, 

UMBRELLAS, &c., &e., 

Will find Pashionable Goods, Eeasonable 

Prices, and a Ijnrge Assortiuent 

AT 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT WHOl-KSAhE CK RETAIL, 

54 STATE STREET (south side), one Door West 
ol' Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



NEW OAEPETS POE SPEING. 

A new and splendid assortment of 

C ^ R I> E T S , 

Havejust been received, which can be purchased 
S5 Per Ct'Bit less 

Than on the 1st day of March, at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co.'s, 

43 NORTH PEARL STREET, 
ALBANY. 



KADI.EV &: VA:VI>]t:RZEE:, 

PHOTOG-RAPH 

AND 

AMBROTYPE AllTISTS, 
No 51 Slate Street, Albany. 

ALL STYLES OF PICTURES MADE, viz. : 
the Carte de Visite, hirj^e Photographs, plain 
or colored, Ambrotypes and Pictures put in LocKets, 
Brooches and Rin^s. PhotopirapbH colored in Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, &,c., by the beat artiste. 
All our work is made of the best materials, and 
warranted to fjive satisfaction. 

N. B. — Particular attention is paid to copying of 
Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes. 

RADLEY & VANDERZEE. 



B. W. WOOSTER, 

JIANCFACrrBEB OF 
R0SCT«'00<1, 

r>InIiojs;:iuy. 

\VnIuut. 

and Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, Feathers, Feather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spiing 

Bed Bottoms. 

No. 57 and 59 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

f:^' PARTICULAR CARE taken in packing for 
Truttsportatiou. 



J. H. IIII>L,EY, 

543 BRO-AJD"Wj^Y, .AJLT3ANY, 

(Fonr doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEimVAY & SONS, 

CIIICKERING &. SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOARDMAN & GRAY'S 




PIANO FORTES. 

AOKNT FOE 

CABINET OEGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN HAUMONIOIS, 

Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Accordeous, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
Musical Slerchandise of every description. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODRUFF; 

INVITE THE ATTENTIOX OF 

BUYBES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OP 

English, French, German & American 

1EARI>M'ARE 

AND 

CUTLERY. 

Stvcdes, Eu;;>'liKli and Refined Bar 
and Ititudlc Ii-on. 

Spring Steel, Cast Steel, Cut Nails, 

Out & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c., 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



U^ 



E 



OOOAYEAR RURBKR DEPOT. 

EUBBEll GOODS, 

"Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD, 

498 Broadway, nearly opposite Stanwbt Hall, 
two Doors above Maiden Lane. 



W"IrE &M"0„E'. 



M 



V L 



T 



H ^r H ^i 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on band a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blank Books of 
Every Description. 



CALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine our lar^e and C'omidete Assortment of 

Hair, Nail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BllUSHES, 

COMBS OF EVEEY DESCEIPTION, 

OILS AND POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

L.ii1>in*M Cenuine Kxti-actN, Hand 

Mirrors, Fancy Toilet Coods ; 

Ami in faet eveiytliing fur a 

COIVEPLEXK TOILET OUTFIT. 

StraiiRers visiting the City would do well to call 

and examine. , 

DEXTER & NEI.EEGAR, 

Oor. State aud N. Pearl Sts. 



Ho 1 to the Exchange 

Building ! ! I 

fc milionsi -\vIio Tisit the Oreat 

BAZAAR, 

And turn over to his Excellency 

T. SQUIRES -BROKER 

TOUB 

fi^ILVER, 

COlJI»©."\S, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAME THE VERY 

• HIGH PREMIUM 

The precious metiils are now commanding. Re- 
member the number, 

1 Exchange Building, Foot of State Street. 



r. ]>'. sn.t., 

DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL. 

I\o. 46 Orand, Cor. Ilaniilton St., 

AND 

Cor. Church and Lydius Sts., 
ALBANY, • • • N. Y. 



Mar. 3. 



THE CANTEEN 



119 



E. W. BOUGHTON. 

"Wholesale ami Retail Dealer for Cash, in 

HATS, CAPS AIVD STRAW GOODS, 

LADIES' AND GEXTLKMEXS FURS, 

UirafepeHlaSp Traveling BagSj 
And Canes, 

2S0 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 



EMPIRE STOVE WORKS, 

HICKS, WOLFE & CO., 

Manufacturers !ind Wholesale Dealers in, 

OFFICE AND SALES ROOM, 
263 River Street, Troy, N. T. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

€\t^ |)ubIic;itioii anb Hctoi)itpcr ^t^at 

MAGAZINES, BOOKS, 
And. N e -sv s p a p e r s , 

EECEIVED REGULAKLY. 

240 Biver Street, Troy, If. Y. 

Near the Troy House. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHINa STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Douw"8 Building.) 

ALBANY, N.Y. 

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING OP EVERY 
description always on band, and for sale at the 
very lowest rates for cash. Clothing made to order 
in the neatest and best manner, and latest stvles — 
Warranted to Fit. Always on hand, Cravats, Hand- 
kerchiefs, Shirts, Collars," Bosoms, Suspenders, Half 
Hose. Under Shirts. Drawers. &c.. iScc. 



J. RANKIN, 

DEALER IN 

BOOTS A^TD SHOES, 

Ko. 41 WaskLngton Avenue, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

WAREHOUSE OF THE CLINTON STOVE WORKS. 

FULLEE, WAEEEN & CO., 

255 and 257 River street, Troy, N. Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebrated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and Appurtenances. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

■\Miolesale Dealers in 

Chemicals, Drngrs, Medicines, 

Paints, Oils, Glass, Varnislics 
and. Wye-StwlTs, 

Nos. 32 and 34 Washington Avenue, 

ALBA.\Y, \. Y. 



J. McB. DAVIDSON'S 



PREMIUM 



FIRE KING 



SAFES. 



WAHRANTED FHIE PROOF. 



iTREiE j^rom: r)^Mi»JsrEss. 



J. S. DICKERMA^, 



SOLE AGENT 



Sample Rooms, 93 State Street, 



AJL.SA.TfTS' 



DWELLING HOUSE SAFES ON HAND. 



DAVIDSON'S 



Patent Cliilled Steel L.ining:, 



Whicli bids doflancc to the BURGLAR. 



COMITIKUCU 

INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANY. 

Capital and Surplus, $240,000. 

ADAM VAN ALLEN, Pres't. 

THOS. SCIll'VLER, Vice Pres't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, .Secretary. 



DiRKcrorts?. 

Adam Van Allen, Thomas Siluivler, 



Tolin H. Reynolds, 
f. P. Willii'uns. 
.M. H. H«i<l, 
Jesse ('. Totla, 
Peter Jlontualh, 
H. D. Hawkins, 
Chas. H. Adanis, 
L. M. Palmer, 



Ardiiliald Jli'(.'lure, 
John (i. ■White, 
Isaac A. Chapman, 
Charles B. Lansing, 
Tlieo. F. Ilumplirey, 
James W. Eatcni. 
Charles B. Redlicld, 
E. A. Dnrant, 



Visscher Ten Eyck. 



Oilice, Xo. 44!!* Rroad'tvay, 

(Over Albauy Exchange Bank.) 



PAKKKR & O-RRIEIV, 

FASHIONABLE 

MILITARY AND CITIZENS' TAELGES, 

Wo. 481 Broadway, 

STj^N^VIX H^LXi BXJILDING-, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



PAXROi^S OF XIII^ 

SANITARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
TVo. 40 State Street, 

And examine the Coin Silverware, Diamonds', 

Watches and Eich Jewelry, 

All of which will be ofrered at much lower than 
u^^ual prices, 

I'OR A FEW DAYS. 

N. B. — The major part of the assortment -will bo 
sold oft' at OLD PRICES. 

Only Opposition, IStU Year, 

SIGN WATCH AND SPECTACLES, 

B. L. HOOD. 



yETEKINAUY SURGEON and Veterinary 
Pharmaceutical Chemist, late of Cincinnati, 
Gradnate in 1810 of the Royal Veterinary College 
of Surgeons, Edinburgh. "Scotlimd, Prof. Dicks, 
under the patronage of the Ilighhind Agricultural 
Society of Scotland; Kellow and Hon. Fellow ol 
the V. M. A., &c., and late Assistant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons : AVilliiun J. Goodwin, 
Birmingham, England; AVilliam Stevly, Loudon; 
Ed. Dy'cer, of Dycer's Repository, Stephen's Green, 
Dublin, having removed his oflice' from John Cutler'8 
Stables, may be consulted daily on Diseases of 
Horses, &c., at his residence, No. 22 HAWK, 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



J. 11. HUMPHREY, 

WHOLESALE DE.4LER IN 

DRUGS, MEDICINES, 

Kerosene, Coal Oil, Benzine &c. 
Agent for the National White Lead Co 

39 "Washington Avenue. 

Proprietor of the Yankee or Eub it in Liniment. 



Bazaar Postage Stamps 

Can be procured at tlte Book and Music Stores, 
and at the I'ost Ofliee in the Bazaar. All letters 
placed in the Letter Box must be prepaid. 

GEO. P. TEN BROECK, Secretary, 



120 



THE CANTEEN. 



Mak. 3. 



Canticles for the Oanteen. 

CANTICLE, NO. 1. 

Lot US drink from the Canteen, 
To the Fair that's gone and been 
And turned our old Dutch city 
Topsyturvy, out of pity 

For the heroes of the war ; 

Here's to the Bazaar I 

And a fig for pronunciation I 
Oddities of every nation, 
Japanese and Gipsy races, 
And tame savages, and places 

For all things that strangest are : 

Here's to the bizaare I 

And a going and a coming, 

And a swarming and a humming 

As if Hybla and H3'meltus 

Had turned out their throngs ; and let us 

Never mind the final r : 

Here's to the buzz ah ! 

And the buzzers that moreover, 
As they find themselves in clover, 
Make not only noise but honey, 
Or what's equal thereto, money ; 

Hail Columbia, hurrah I 

Here's to the bees ah I 

And though industry, inhuman ! 
Is personified by women. 
Let the real honey-makers 
In our good will be partakers : 

Sing America, hurrah ! 

Here's to the beaux ahl 

So let's drink from the Canteen, 
(Rarest chalice ever seen,) 
To the glorious old Ark 
That's erected in the Park 

For the heroes of the war : 

Here's to the Bazaar ! 

0! 



3iEWSI»APEi8, 

Late Publication and Magazine Depot. 

NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA & BOSTON 
Weekly, and New York Daily Papers, always 
on hand. 

M: AG^ZIISTES : 

BON TON, GODEY'-S, PETERSON'S, FRANK 

LESLIE'S FASHION BOOK, &c., <fcc., 

FOR SALE AT 

THOIVIAS HjVSTHsTGS' 
Nevrs Room, i^Iiiseum Buililins* 



GREAT BARGS^AIlSrS. 

Oar readers will find that by purchaBiiig 
CAKPEXS, OIL ('EU'ril»«, 

iei;es, maxxix«, &c., 

OF 

CHAUNCEY WATSON, 

No. 11.5 SInto Strcot, ncnr St. Peter's Church, 

THEY save a pevoenta^'c of the cost of such 
(roods, as Mr. Watnoii's lii,rht expenses and 
close attention to business enable bini to sell all 
grades and qualities at lower prices than are asked 
elsewhere. 

Uciucniltcr WA'l'SOW, 

No. 113 State Street. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. '^31 liiver St., ponior of Fir^t, Troy, N. Y. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
SHET1,AI\» IVOOL,, 

Fmbroiilery Patterns, CbenilleB, Filling Silk, 

Fancy Combs, Brushes, Perfumery, Cutlery, 

ELEGANT FANS, OPERA GLASSES, ALBUMS, 

Traveling Bags, Dressin*,' Cases, Portfolios, Desks, 

MILITARY AND REGALIA GOODS, 

Skates, Fishing Tackle, Canes, Umbrellas, 
Loudon and Paris Fancy Articles, 

Suitable for Holiday and Bridal Presents. 

Daily Receiving New and Fashionable Goods. 



GEAND OPENING 

NEW SPUING GOODS. 

AT 

J. A. POST'S, 

4<>tf Broadtvay, Iflai-ble Hall. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &c., now open. 



Removal. 
ANTHONY riSK'S SONS 

WILL REMOVE on or about the 1st of May, 
to 519 Broadway, where they will keep con- 
stantly on hand a large stock of School and Jliscel- 
laneouB Books, together with Photograph Albums, 
and a large assortment of Fancy and Staple Station- 
ery. Blank Books made to order on short notice. 
All new publications received as soon as published. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS, 

71 State Street. 



• GEO. HAEEIS & SON, 
LIVERY STABLES, 

Cor. I>Iaiden Lane and James St., 

And 8'2 Maiden Lane ; also, 

117 State street, liy 

A.r.BANY, N". Y. 

GEORGE nARRIS. HENRY HARRIS. 



ALBANY LAW SCHOOL. 

The Spring Term opens on the 
I'lrst Tuesday of Iflarcli, 186J. 

Three Terms constitute a course. 

Professors — Hon. Ira Harris, Amasa J. Parker, 
and Amos Dean. 

Circulars obtained from Amos Dean, Albany, N. T. 



SOLOMON i.i;ke, 

DEALER IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY GOODS, 

No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and Hudson Streets,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



3,500 UNION ENVELOPES, 

Ij^MBRACING ALL THE VARITIES WHICH 
Ji time and money could procure, arranged in four 
volumes, bound in half ™lf, are offered for sale. 
PRICE .*M0. 

Address Box 204, Post Office, 

TROY, N. Y.. 



J. L, HAEEISON, 

Cor. First and Coiifrrcss Streets, Troy, 

SKIRTS, CORSETS, 
ZEPHYR WORSTED, . 

AND 

PAlilS FANCY GOODS, 

TRIMMING-S, RIBBONS, &c. 



NEW AND BEAUTITTJL 

STYLES OF 

FRENCH NOTE PAPERS 

AND 

ENVELOPES, 

stamped with Initials, a Plate and 50 
Finely Engraved Cards, for $1.50. 

AT 

NEWCOMB & GO'S., 
524 Broadway, 

(Near the Delavau House.) 



I Vow it is too Bad. 

" I am BaviiifT up my monev/' 
A prudent bouse-wife said, 

" For all tliat bae been told me, 
And by the thing I've read. 

" I will be able soon to buy 
A Carpet for this floor, 

And by the toil it does cost me 
What one can "want it more ? 



' " Dame Gossip said this evening, 
Ae ehe dropp'd into tea, 
That Watson had the cheapest goodl 
That ever she did see, 



" Tlie cheapest atid the very beet 

That ever merchant bad ; 
Then shall I longer scrub this floor 
I vow it is too bad." 

OHAUNOEY WATSON, 
115 State Street, Carpet Store. 



CHINA TEA COMPANY, 

78 State Street, Alljany. 

NEW CROP 

ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, 

SELECTEW EXrKESSEY 

FOR THE 

RETAIL TRADE. 



J. H. McCLURE, 

WHOLESALE DEALEIl IN 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

PAII^XS, OILS, 

A.VD 

■VVIKriDO"W O-Xj^SS, 
Wfo. ro state Street, Albany. 



A. &. J. C. KOOi^'Z, 

WHOLESALE &, RETAIL DEALERS IN 

CAEPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 

Sa SXAXE STKEET, 

-A.LB^»rY, . - . 2sr. Y. 




TH^T CMEER-S BXJT KTOT IN^EBT^Ij^TES-' 



No. 11.] 



ALBANY, FEIDAY, MAECH 4, 1864. 



[Price 10 Cents. 



Inside Pictures of the Bazaar. 

Wo. 7. 



THE ART GALLERY. 
I here just returned from the exhibition of 
Painting and Sculpture at Palmer's Studio. 
Going from the bustling crowd in the Bazaar, 
with its noise and confusion, its oddities and 
fantastic effects, one enters the Studio with a 
perception of a sudden charm in its prevailing 
atmosphere of beauty and silence. The pic- 
ture-hung walls, the statues placed here and 
there, raal<e a place of enchantment. I need 
not dwell on Palmer's Sculpture. All lovers 
of true art recognize him as a correct worker 
and thinker ; his conceptions belong wholly 
to himself. If, according to Ruskin, " Fine 
art is that in which the hand, the head, and 
the heart of man go together," then is Palmer 
one of its exponents in this age ? 

The pictures are well hung and best seen 
by night, since, with the admirable light, not 
one is then in shadow. Elliott's portraits of 
Mr. Corning and Mr. Palmer are wonderful as 
likenesses, and remarkable for clearness and 
richness of color. His "Falstaff's" is a re- 
fined fuTi-loving face ; he has treated the lazy, 
selfish, careless old braggart, after a kindly 
fashion ; it would have rejoiced Queen Eliza- 
beth's heart to have seen h?r Shakspoarian 
favorite so pictured. Eight or nine pictures 
by Church, are all remarkable for his peculiar 
style — his perfect brilliancy of color — his ex- 
quisite elaboration. His " Coast of Maine " 
has a wonderful sun, but a friend suggested, 
as we looked at the picture, that the farthest 
seashore would be best done away with, since 
the sun seemed to hang between the two 
beaches, and it has indeed this effect. His 
" Home of the Pioneer " is a truly beautiful 
picture — no painter in this country manages 
his coloring so marvelously with such a per- 
meating glow. 

"The Helping Hand," by Boughton, is a 
little thing one would like to carry away, so 
truthful is it, so like in its perfect naturalness 
to the tiny figure, we can all remember that 
helps by hindering. 



" Catrina Van Tassel, by Huntington, is a 
pretty picture, carefully finished. 

Kensett's " Memory of the Catskills," is 
suggestive and beautiful. 

Two pictures by Lcmmcns, " In Clover " 
and " The Farm Yard," are especially fine ; 
so faithfully true to nature that the living 
things look alive. 

" The Blackberiy Bush," by T. W. Rich- 
ards, ought to please a Pre-Raphaelite, such 
an earnest and true little picture it is. 

Ferguson's three pictures are fine — fine, 
too, in the greater things they promise, for 
there is a depth of possibility in him. One 
can look far into one of his pictures, and feel 
in the very midst of the nature he portrays. 

" Winter," by Boughton, is natural and 
touching. The deserted homestead, the neg- 
lected trees, the waste of snow, the dreary 
moonlight, all form a whole of sorrowful 
desolation. 

William and James Hart have several 
beautiful pictures in the collection. True 
artists, they have looked so lovingly into Na- 
ture that the great mother has been kind to 
them, teaching them secrets which have 
escaped less careful and reverent students. 
Perhaps it is not quite orthodox, but I think 
I like James Hart the best. His " Morning 
in the Northern Wilds," is wonderful in its 
fidelity to nature. 

" Paestum," by J. F. Cropsey, a small pic- 
ture of rare beauty — ruins of temples — s 
level, uninhabited plain — a deep Italian twi 
light sky — this is all ; but it is so exquisitely 
managed, the light left in the sky after sun 
set, is so perfect, and the desolation is so 
complete, that one is deeply touched. 

But I have not time to dwell longer upon 
these pictures. Durand, Lane, Martin, East- 
man, .Johnson, J. F. Pcele, Freeman, Coleman 
and others are well represented in their 
works. The collection is enriched by some 
pictures of painters, whose European reputa- 
tion has placed their excellence beyond dis- 
pute. Among these is the " Wreath of 
Flowers," Meyer Von Bremen. This i 
rare Pre-Raphaelite picture, if perfection of 
finish in every detail, if truth to nature con 
stitute Pre-Eaphaelitc»m; but in the face of 



the girl weaving the garlands, there is onlyi 
stolid red and white comeliness ; there is no 
soul behind the eyes ; and after a vain attempt 
to find expression somewhere, one turns away 
with a sigh for what might have been. 

THE FRENCH BOOTH. 

One of (he largest and most attractive 
booths of the Bazaar, is that over which the 
names of France and Perfumery appear. In 
the variety and elegance of its articles, there 
are few that equal it. It possesses all the 
brilliancy and gayety which distinguish the 
nation it represents, and might be taken for a 
saloon of Paris, crowded with national cha- 
racteristics. The ladies who attend this 
booth, have the charm and vivacity which are 
synonymous with the French name. Some 
of their costumes would not have detracted 
from the brilliancy of that court at which our 
own Franklin appeared and attracted so much 
attention by his strangely contrasting repub- 
lican simplicity, his fame, and his appeals for 
the infant state. They and their fair wearers 
have shone among the brightest, even in the 
many brilliant and striking impersonations of 
the Bazaar. 

There is a great variety among the articles 
of this booth. Beautiful pictures form the 
back-ground, and the fore-ground is rich with 
scores of things attractive to the fancy. The 
ladies attending the booth are : Mrs. William 
Cassidy, Mrs. Isaac Vanderpoel, Mrs. Putnam 
and Mrs. Gourlay, assisted by Miss Germain, 
Miss Page, Miss Grace Hilton, Miss Hand, 
Miss Frothingham, Miss Vosburgh, Miss Mc- 
Clure, M'lle D'Espeat, Miss Jessie Morange, 
Miss Menaud and Miss Russell. 

THE ORIENTAL BOOTH. 
This booth is among the most striking and 
characteristic. The crescent and the star 
give it a peculiar prominence, and at once 
identify it. In the appropriateness and com- 
pleteness of its appointments it is unsurpassed, 
and no visitor fails to notice it attentively. 
The characters observe an exact fidelity to 
life in their costume and manners, and as the 
former is as rich and picturesque as the latter 
are peculiar and national, the effect is very 
marked. The careless luxuriance and indo- 



122 



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Mae. 4. 



lent ease of the East are vividly and perfectly 
represented, though such as attend to the 
sales, exliibit an energy and industry which 
belongs to another latitude. 

The articles displayed in this booth embrace 
a great variety, including of course, those 
which belong to its clime. Its personnel is as 
follows : 

Mrs. Gen. John Tayler Cooper and Mrs. 
Henry A. Homes, matrons ; assisted by Mrs. 
B. C. Butler, Mrs. W. A. Thompson, Miss G. 
Schuyler, Mrs. J. McD. Mclnlyre and Mrs. 
T. Fondey ; and by the following persons in 
Oriental costume : Miss* Fanny H. Cole, Sy- 
rian ; Miss Josephine Hall, Algerine ; Miss 
Anna E. Hall, Constantinopolitan ; Miss Mar- 
cia Hartness, Circassian ; Miss Mary C. Jen- 
kins, Smyrniote ; Miss Mary B. Mclntyre, 
Circassian ; Miss Mary Parker, Circassian ; 
Miss Sarah H. Schuyler, Persian ; Miss Grace 
K. Skinner, Moorish ; Mr. J. Meredith Read, 
Jr., Turkish; Mr. Eugene Van Rensselaer, 
Albanian ; Mr. Billings Learned, Jr., Greek. 

THE SPANISH BOOTH. 

The land of Grenada and the Moorish wars, 
of Ferdinand and Isabella, is well represented. 
The Spanish Booth is tastefully ornamented, 
well stocked, and heavy in its receipts. Its 
ladies are fair, industrious and aflable, and 
altogether it has taken a high stand among 
its compeers. In the variety of its articles it 
is particularly noticeable. Here are segars 
whose excellence we are not qualified to 
explain, and segar-holders, to possess which 
almost justifies one for smoking. Here, also, 
are rare and curious articles, and others which 
are agreeable to the taste, and they have not 
been displayed in vain. The sales have been 
numerous, and the account of the Booth is 
very creditable. 

The representatives of the south of the 
Pyrenees are : 

Mrs. E. Wickes, Mrs. II. Harris, Miss Julia 
Parmelee, Miss Jennie La Favor, Miss Anna 
P. Tillinghast, Miss Anna Fassett, Miss Mary 
Porter, Miss Anna Purant, Mr. Lansing 
Pruyn, Jr., Mr. Leonard Ten Eyck. Mr. 
Lucien Barnes, Cashier. 

SCHENECTADY BOOTH. 
Next to the Spanish Booth is that occupied 
by the energetic representatives of Schenec- 
tady. In the great work of aiding the sick 
and wounded soldiers they have not been 
backward. Their Booth has been filled with 
a choice stock of useful and beautiful articles, 
whose ready sale has demonstrated tlie s|iirit 
of our friends " oyer the plains." Their fair- 
ness and liberality hare been generally 
remarked. The ladies in attendance are fit 
representatives of the place which boasts of 
"old Union," and tlieir names revive pleasant 
recollections in the mind of every son of that 
good mother. These names are : 



Mrs. B. F. Potter, Mrs. Vibbard, Mrs. J. 
Iv. Paige, Mrs. Crane, Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. 
Piessner, Mrs. Van Antwerp, Miss Boyd, 
Miss Paige, Miss Stuyvesant, Miss C. Paige, 
Miss M. Lacy, Miss Franchot, Miss Jackson, 
Miss Warnick, Miss Cady, Miss Potter, Miss 
A. Brown, Miss Groot. Pages — C. H. War- 
ren, T. II. Brainard. Mr. Lucieu Barnes, 
Cashier. 

THE RUSSIAN BOOTH. 

A white bear appropriately guards the Rus- 
sian Booth, but he is inviting rather than 
repulsive. The articles exhibited are sugges- 
tive of frigid northern climes, of ermine and 
reindeer, of snow and ice, though the Booth 
is not devoid of things of a more cosmopolitan 
character. A splendid set of silver is dis- 
played in a case standing in the centre, and 
there are other things which tempt the eye 
and the pocket. The temperature suggested 
by some of the goods is dispelled from the 
thoughts by a glance at the ladies of the 
Bootli. Their genial and smiling appearance 
makes one forget the rigor of the climate, and 
opens both the heart and the purse. They 
labor for the cause with a devotion which 
does not misrepresent the sympathy felt by 
Russia for our government in this struggle, 
and with a success which is commensurate 
with her power. 

These ladies are : 

Mrs. J. H. Van Antwerp, Mrs. T. F. 
Humphrey, Miss Augusta Hendrickson, Miss 
Kate Esmay, Miss Jennie Sabbaton, Miss 
Carrie Springsteed, Miss Annie Springsteed, 
Miss Sarah Vosburgh, Miss Ettic Van Ant- 
werp, Miss Mary Badgley, Miss Mary Tread- 
well. 

James D. Wasson, Jr. is cashier. 



ROBEKT S. McMURUY, 

APOTHECARY, 

And Dealer iu every variety of 

FRENCH, ENGLISH, GEItDIAN & AMERICAN 

I»E:RinxjM;ERY, 

Brushes, and Pajioy Toilet Goods. 

494 BEOADWAY, - - ALBANY, 
Comer of Maiden Lane. 



E. A. IVES, 

MaTiufat'turer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 
EOR LA.r)iES Aisrr) iviisses. 
In all the Finest Fabrics and Latest Styles. 
LARGE STOCK OF TINE DRESS 
GOODS 
At IVES' New Yohk Store, 

CanDon Place, Troy. 



S. R GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET. 

ALBANY. 
«OOK!^, SXAXI«.-\EItY, 

PHOTOGMrmC ALBUMS, 

And other Articles connected -nitli tlie Tiade. 

Sold Wholesale & Eetail. 




DANIEL U WEAVER, • 

The lurgest ami smallest 

UMBEELLAS, PAEASOLS,PAEASOLETTES, 

etc., etc., 

ALL OF THE BEST MATERIAL, 

Conatantly on hand and made to order, at 

-Id CJreeiE sitreet, 49 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STRANGERS IN THE CITY. DURING THE 
lontinuanee uf the Army Relief Bazaai'. can 
obtain admission to this Park for 25 cents. Cars 
leave the Exchange every ten minutes. The signal 
for skating is a red half on the fla.ystatl'at foot of 
State street, by day, and a red light at night. 

A. D. SHEPARD & CO.'S 

F ^ T E ISr T 
SELF-RAISING 

FLOUR, 

JUST INTRODUCED, 

Is tlic Best, niost Economical and 
Most Ilealthlul FIoui- iu use. 

It is put up in fi-lb. packages, and sold h_v most 
of tlie grocers. Every housekeeper should try it. 

DEPOT: 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

S. Y. PATN, Agent. 



J. r«. IIAOBR, 

FARMERS' HOTEL. 

42 Washington Avenue, 



.J. A. 0'bkik:\, 

DEALEE m HEAD DEESSES, DEESS CAPS, 

RIBBONS, LACES, &c., 

45 ;>'oi-tIi Pearl !>it.. 

Between Steuben Street and lluideu Lane. 



Mar. 4. 



THE CANTEEN. 



123 



TWEDDLE HALL MUSIC STORE, 

(next noOR TO HALI, ENTRANCB.) 

SS State Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Fortes, 

Knabe & Go's. Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Marshall & Traver's "Parlor Gem," 

Only agency for Prince & Co. 'a unequaled Melode 

one and Hannoninms, and Curhart, Needliam 

&. Co.'e unequaled Melodeons and 

HurnioniuuiH. 

AMERICAN AND FOIIEIGN 

SHEET MUSIO AND MUSIC BOOKS, 

.STKATTON & FOOTES 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

JfARTIN'S AND OTHER GUITARS, 

And all kinds of Musical instraments and merchan- 
dise. Low prices, fair dealing, and all goods 
warranted to prove as represented. 



NE-W YORK 



W. F. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



TELLER &, PAOE, 

GENTS' FURNISHING EMPOEIUM, 

46-2 <& 461 BROADWAY. 



Shirts and Collars made to order, 

Also, Agents for the Celebrated 

Wheeler & Wilson Sewins; Machine. 



JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen Ware, 

LOOKING GLASSES, Ae., 

NO. a65 RIVER STREET, 

TROT N. T. 



HOUCK'S HOTEL, 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



CHRISTIAN HOUCK, 
J. A. HOUCK, - - 



Proprietor. 
Agent. 



WATCHES, JEWELKY 

AND 

SILVER WARE. 

W M. W^ E > » E t, L, , 

(late Wendell & Feltman,) 

IMPORTER OF 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paris Fancy Goods, &c. 

DEALER IN 

SILTEE AND PLATED WARE, 
Ricli Je-\velry, &c. 

Fine Watches and Chronometers carefully re- 
paii'ed by experienced workmen. 

WM. WENDELL, 
- 480 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hall. 



CLOTHING HOUSE, 




?» State Street, Albany, IV. Y. 

L. D. HUTCHINS, Propkietor. 

CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
SUIT.S, to be made to order in first class style, 
at short notice. Also Fine Ready-Made Clothing 
and Furnishing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



■.OOKi:\« Cil.ASSES, 

WIISTDO^V CORNICES, 

CONSOLE TABLES, 
MAEBLE SLABS AND BRACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design and quality, never before offered 
in this city. 



ENGRAVINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS 

ricture Cord and Tnnaels, Looking Glass Plate 

JOM.ir pLad^vell, 

MANUFACTURER, 
No. 15 I>TOR,XH PEARL ST., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



LATHAM, 

"THE" HATTER, 

558 BROADtVAY, 

OPPOSFTE DELAYAN HOUSE. 



». W. CAMPBEL,!., 



DEALER IN 



OLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOF SKIRTS, 

And Manufacturer of Fine and Fashionable 

CI.OAKS AT\I> MA!\TH>JLAS, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicelv made article, will be satisfied by an 
examination tnat this is the place to leave their 
orders. 



PECK'S HOTEL. 

ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. 

(Late MoOardle's.) 
530 & 53S Broadway 

AND 

37 and. 39 James Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
»EL,AVAN PECK, 

PROPRIETOR. 



JAS. W. IVIORAr««E, 

PRACTICAL 

URHO LSTERER; 
WINDOW SHADES, 

Gilt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Feathers, &c., 

39 NORTH PEARL STREET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



K. T. R. I.A]^SIi\€iH & CO. 

Ladies and Gent's Furnishing Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

55« BROABWAY. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVER «: BAKER S. M. CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK, 



DEALER IN 



"WOOD -A.3SriD OOA.IL1,. 
Yard Corner of Franklin and Bassett Sts,, 

ALBANY. 

Lehigh, Lackawanna, Peach Mountain, White Ash, 
Cumberland and Blacksmith COAL. 

Hickory, Hard Manic, Beach, Oak, Hemlock. 
White and Yellow Pine WOOD. 



ly Hope is the parent of " I'll try." But for it 
where were the noble galaxy of statcBmeu, war- 
riors and inventors that shine so brightly in th» 
firmament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Morse and Wing. The latter has fully realized his 
fondest hope in the production of th» flour of the 
family— 'Wing's Union Flour. 



124 



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Mar. 4. 



BEAIJXIFtX. 



STYLES OF 

FEENOH NOTE PAPEES & ENYELOPES, 

Stnmpefl with liiillala. 

A Plate, and 50 finuly engriived Car.iB for |1.50, at 

net\^co:mb sc Co'k, 
534 bkoadway, 52-± 

Near the Delavan House. 



WAGER & FALES, 

MaiHifacturere and M'holesale Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 

PftTTiRMS. 



Je» 



NO. 



STREET, 



W. J. & R. H. SCOTT, 

Manufacturers and Dealers in 

illilitary, Fire Department. 

Theatrical and Civic Association Goods, 

KIKE • ARMS, FISHING TACKLE, ORNA 

MEN^tS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 

NA\'T 55rTTONS, GILT LACES, 

CORDS, &c., &.C., 

PICKPOCKET-PROOF POCKETS, 

Marking Ink and StiiMps for Clathing, Stencil 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No. 60 State St,, at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

Sword, Pistol and Gun Repairiiif; done at short 
notice. Old guns and pistols taken in trade. 
Second hand fTuns and pistols sold on commission. 
We ivill warrant all ourfjuns sold, and if we cannot 
satisfy the purchaser we will refund the money. 



275 RIVER 
Titov, :>'. V. 

Andrew B. Fai.es 



or trouble. Each plaster will wear from one to 
four months, and in rheumatic comphiints, spniins 
and liniises, frefjucntlv elUct cures when all other 
remedies fail. Full directions will he found on the 
hack of each . Public speakers, vocalists and minis- 
ters of the pospel, and others, will strenjithen their 
luuf^s and improve their voices hy wearing them on 
their breast. Price 25 cents. 



J.VMES WaGEK 



COATED 



FRANK H. LITTLE, 

BOOKSEI.I.EK & STATIO^iER, 

No. 82 State Street. 




TAn 



Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, 

Btereoscopea & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

LAW AND PENSION BLANKS, 

S3 State Street, South Side. 



AEMY AND NAVY PILLS. 

Xlie AVIiole AVorld I'niled. 

Sick People Think, 

AFIKU WHICH ACT, 

HERRICKS SUGAR 
PILLS. 

CHILDREN CRY FOR THEJI. 

REMARKABLE 

niericau remedy is 
carrying the world hy 
storm. Over live millions 
of boxes are sold annu- 
ally. Composed entirely 
of Flowers, Roots, Bal- 
sams and Extracts — their 
etlect on the human sys- 
tem is pleasant, satisiac- 
toi-v ana successful. Act- 
in?,' directly on the blood, 
glands, solids and tluids of 
the body, their use is at- 
tended with the happiest 
elVects. In sudden attacks 
of diseases, one or two 
Tlmost always cures. In old standing cases 
ot sickness, small' doses— repeated frequently— so 
cleanse the system that trood health is the result. 
No change in employment or diet is necessary. 
They never cause sore" mouths, swelled joints, ach- 
ing iimbs, etc., as do many other kinds. They are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the money will be 
refunded. They are considered cheaper, sjifer, 




NEW YOKK LACE STORE. 

CiEO. F. FARRi:>CSTO.^', 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY, 

AND FORMERLY OF 

oas Broadway, :\. Y. City, 

IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING. IN ADDI- 
tion to his Extensive Assortment of Rich Laces 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties in that 
line. 
BPENCEll'S CKEMISETTS ANH SLEEVES 

Made up and to Order. 
GEO. F. FARRINGTON, 

7 NORTH PEARL ST. 

HAEVEY E. WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBANY. 

BMllful 'Workmen, low Rents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy, 



)irctier,aud in all respects superior to any purgative 
pill in the world. 

In many cases, where the dreadful ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid hare ligament and bone, and where 
to all appearance no human means could save life, 
patients have, by the use of these Pills, been re- 
stored to good health ; the devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

In consequence of the pleasantness of their opera- 
tion they are universally used in every section of 
our wide-extended couutry where they are made 
known, and are fast suiierseding every other prepa- 
ration of professed similar import. Upwards of forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, solely 
from their use, since the introduction of them into 
the United States, thus establishing the fact beyond 
all doubi that llerrick's Pills cure the (apparently) 
most opposite diseases hy the one simple act of con- 
tinually evacuating the bowels until the ilisease 
gives way ; therefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, 'the utility of Practice is iiow beyond all 
doubt. 

ly The discovery of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated with Dr. iterrick. All others arc counter- 
feits, and, if used, will do harm, and disappmnt the 
sick. Herrick's Pills arc elegantly put up, ao in a 
box, with a large sheet of directions, and sell for 25 
cents per box ; 5 boxes for fl. 
Sold by dealers everywhere. 

Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The Grent Streiigllieiier auil P.-iin Destroyer, 

The Best and Cheapest Hunsehold Remedy in the 
World. 

These renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress in the side and breast, in five hours. 
Indeed, so certain are lliey lo do this, that the pro- 
pi'iet'u* wan-ants them. .Spread from resin, bals;uns 
ami gums, on beautiful kid leather, renders them 
peculiarly adapted to the wants of females and 
others. Their application is universal- er|ually to 
the strong man, the feeble woman and the delicate 
infant To each and all they will prove a balm and 
a blessing. 

Their use is agreeable, and without annoyance 



To Ministers of tbe Gospel and Others. 

Dr. Ileirick has secured the only right to 
manutacture 

DR. PERRIN'S FUMIGATOR, 

A New and suq>as8- 
ingly successful 
<^ remedy 'for Catan-h, 
^\ Broucliitis, Minister's 
'"\sore throat, oflensivB 
'* discharge from the 
head, hoarseness, irri- 
talioii of the mem- 
branes of the nose, 
throat, &c. This re- 
medy is smoked in a 
coniinon pipe, and 
blowing the smoke out 
of the nose, producing 
a delightful sensation, and imparting an agreeable 
odor to the breath. It is so simple that it may be 
used by a child ten years old. Being slightly exhil- 
irating in its eftects," it soothes the mind when over- 
laxed with business cares, relieving it so as to in- 
duce sweet and refreshing sleep. . 
Tobacco smokers may mix a small quantity 01 it 
with their tobacco, and thus obtain the medicinal 
eflects while enjoying tlieirfavorite luxury, and also 
a fine aroma to the breath. 

" He that will not reason is a bigot, 
He that cannot reason is a fool." 

Catarrh may he known by some of the foUowinR 
symptoms : 

Catarrh causes partial deafness. 

Catarrh causes noise in the ears. 

Catarrh causes weak and waterj- eyes. 

Catarrh causes fullness and pressure in the head. 

Catarrh causes nervous headache. 

Catarrli causes pain over the brows. 

Catarrh causes confusion of the mind. 

Catarrh causes failing memory. 

Catarrh causes nervous excitability. 

Catarrh causes indisposition to labor. 

Catarrh causes bad breath . 

Catarrh causes had taste in the mouth. 

Catari-h causes oHeiisiye discharges. 

Catarrh causes Bronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh causes mucus and slime in the throat. 

j;y' It is put up in one dollar packages, with full 
directions tor using, and will be sent by mail on 
receipt of the ju-icc, post paid. Or, a sample 
Butlicient for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receipt of twenty live cents in money or postage 
stamps. Direct a'U letters to 

L. K. HERRICK, M. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Office, Albany, N. Y. 



XIVEODI^E HALL. 

LUNCH KOOM, 

North Pearl Street, Albany, 
By WII.I.IAM ^V. KACE. 

Oysters, Game, and eveiy Delicacy of the season, 

Served in the best style. 

Wines, Liquors, Ales aad Segars, of the 

CHIOICKSX BE-A-NES. 



" THE LATEST SENSATION. 



M 



CHURCHILL k DE^^ISOX'S 
New Photograph Establishment, 

Ifo. 522 Broadway, 

Between Maiden Lane and Steuben Street, 

EXTENSIVE, 

CONVENIENT 

AND ELEGANT. 



Mar. 4. 



THE CANT E E N . 



125 



Academy of Music. 

Tlio Ticket-of Lnavo Man still (uititiimcs lo iittract 
lar^c iimlienccstii Uub favorite and raxliioniililu place 
of amusoinent. The pici-c itsoU is dttm-rviii;^ of laore 
cousidoration lliaii tiinn or space will jiermil at pre- 
sent. The Tieket of Leave Man incuk-ates amoral 
worthy the altiMiliori of all elanae« of our citizens. 
Crime'is dcpiclcd in its nijst glowinf; colors, with 
all the associated knaverv dependent thei con ; and 
all who have witncBseif the represcntjition must 
admit that the plot, sceuery and impersonation of 
the characters are e.\cellcnt, from butrinning to end. 

The Ticket of Leave- Man will keep posseBsion of 
the Acadetny for some time. 

The Loiulon Timi-<, in speakin;; of this great 
moral drama, mentionsa fact to which the ]irovincial 

gress of Great Hritain and Ireland has given con- 
rmation. 

A clerk who hail absconded from l.,iverpool with 
£2,50a, the property of his employers, after visiting 
many places, arrived at liirmiiighain about 5 o'clock, 
and after taking some refreshment, went to a popu- 
lar place of amusement, to while away au hour. 
As It happencti, the pieij which was being per- 
formed on the occasion ot "his visit, was the Ticket- 
of-Leave-Man, and the guilty man seems to have 
drawn a moral from tlie representation, for when 
the scene in which the int«;rview between Hawk 
sbaw, the detective, and the Ticket-of-Leave-Man 
took place, Parker, the clerk, became so all'ected, 
that he went ont of the theatre, got three envelopes, 
and sent £1,5011 back to his employers. 

Oh ! the memorable teachings of Shakspeare, 
" I have heard 
That guiltv creatures sitting at a play 
Have, bv the very cunning of the scene. 
Been struck so to the soul, that presently 
They have proclaimed their malefactions." 
' Hamlet, 2d Act. 




GROVER & BAKER'S 

CEI.KBRATED 1!I,ASTIC STITCH 

SEWING MACHINES 

Were awarded the highest premiums over all eom- 
petitoraat the State Fairs of New York, Vermont, 
Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Penn 
sylvania, Ohio, and Oregon, andatevery respectable 
-InstiUite and County Fair held in 186:t. 

Siles-raom?, 495 Broadway, New York, 

3K UIVEK STUEET, TROY. 



BACON & STIGKNEYS, 

Manufacturers and Wbolcsiile Dealers in 

COFFEE, SPICES, 

Saleratu3, Cream Tartar, Mustard, &o,, 

Nos. 35" ami :».1 Hean nnl 1 1 Exchange Sts., 

ALBANY, N Y. 

To test the quality of the Coffee, order up an Extra 
cnp from the " Refeeshmeut Committee." 

J. H. & J. x ABBorr, 

PROPOSE TO DONATE ONE THOUSAND 
Card Puotogra|jh» for tl:e beneiit of the Sani 
tary Baxaar, the pictures to be made of any persons, 
either single or in groops, belonging to the dillerent 
Booths, in their Costumes. Come one, come all, 
free of expense, as early aif possible. 



S. C nRA»T A CO., 

O Tl O C E R S , 

ANtl OUALEKS IS 

line Teas, Pure Ooffees, rniits, &c,, 

124 STATE STREET, 

(1st door above Stjite Geological Rooms,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Samdel C. Bradt. Wm. McKown. 



CHEAP CASH STORE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

No. 50 South Pearl Street, 

A1,KAI\V. 



GEORGE BRISTOL & Co., 

Retailers and Jobbers in 

DRY GOODS, 

ON THE CASH SYSTEM, 

69 Congress Slrccl, Corner of Third, 
Rands Building, TROY, N. Y. 

Gen. Bristol. Geo B. McFwhod. Andrew M. Church. 



III. ]L. CUTI>EK, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IS 

BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATINS, AETIPIOIAL ILOWERS, &c., 

No. 540 Broad^vay, 

ALBANY. 



I.AWXO« *t IIEYDOM, 

WHOLESALE GROCERS, 

No 17 State Street, 
ALBANY, - - - N. Y. 

OEO. n. LAWTOS. CUAS. B. HETDOS. 



Ct-OXHINC} EMPORIUM. 

DAVIS, OEAPT & WILSON, 

DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING, 

mXJRNISHINO GOODS, &c.. 
BROADWAY (Marblk Hall), ALBANY. 



AI.L,E!^ &. CUKTISS, 

Importers of and Dealere in Riiilders' and Cabinet 

KC>^ ]R ID "^A7" -A. li E , 

Outlery, Shovels, Mill and Cross-Ont Saws, 

NAU.S, .SPIKES, ETC., 

NOS. 3."S & ar STATK STKEET, 

ALB^^-NY, >r. Y. 

HIUON W. ALLKN. JOSBPU S. CUBTIsi. 



It M OtiM' A. 1C Je. CO., 

LICENSED PLUMBERS, 

No. 121 State Street, 

Af.lSANY, N. Y. 

JULIA HIDOWAT. IJKKMAN n. RL'SS. KDMUND NEBBITT. 



Pumps, Water Closets, I5athinj; Apparatus, Kitchen 

lianges, Cast, Wrouglit, and Galvanized 

Iron I'ipes, etc., etc. 

C^ Tfi€ trade supplied at liberal discuuni. ^^1 



li. PRUVN & sonr, 

SOCCESSORS TO 

Pruyn, Vosburgh & Co., and Pru^-ii, Marble Al Co., 
iDiporlers of and Dealers In 

FOEEIGN AND AMEEIOAN HAEDWARE 
OUTLEllY, 

IRON, NAILS, JSHOVEI.S, MUA. AND CROSS- 
CUT SAWS, &.C., 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LANSING PRUYN. FRANCIS 9. PRUYII. 



T^veddle Hall Drug Store. 

EOWII\ A. C1.APP, 

CHEJIIST AND PHARMACEUTIST, 

DEALER IN 

DRUGS, aiKIDICINES, 

CHEMICALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 
Imported Xoilct Cioodtt, 

Perfumery, ifcc. 

a X>VEI>»L.E 1IAI..E, 

ALBANY. 



VAiV HEUSEiV & CIIAREES, 

Wholesjile and Retail Dealers in 
CROCKPIRY, GLASS WjVRK, 
CHINA DEPOT, ni.VRISI.E HALT.., 
470 Ilruadn'uy uud 11 JTameis St., 

ALBAirr, N. Y. 

The largest and most complete Crockery Store. 

in. the United States. 



J%, IS. MII>E!!;, 

IMi'OItTKU OK 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 

Hn«l Dealer id 

COFJ^'IN^ TKIMJVIINGS, 

Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Cut Saws, &c. &c. 

MO. 6S SXA'l'E S'l'REE'r, 
roB-SF.K OF JAMK.S, AI.n.\NY, N. Y. 



nOARUMAm A. CiRAVi^ 

PATENT I.Ml'ROVEU 

INStJl.ATl;D IIU»N Rli»I AMJ FRAME 

PIANO FORTES, 

Warcrooms and Factory, 

COE.LBEOADWAY & NOETH lEBEY STS., 

Albany, iS. V. 

A.dciress— Wm. M.cCainn;ion, 

ALBANY* N. Y. 



126 



THE CANTEEN. 



Mar. 4. 




«.'^x_-^v_' «a 


O'v^^cap: 


'-\_j'-^,,^ai ^ 


^><i^j 


EDITED BY 




ME. 


SMITH, 


ALBANY, 


FRIDAY 


MARCH 4, 


1864. 



tory will record that notwithstanding its 
fearful destruction, this war was of incalcu- 
lable benefit to the country. 



The Lesson of the Pairs and the War. 
The great Sanitary Faiis which have been 
held in the large cities, eliciting the support 
of entire communities, and uniting various 
classes and interests, cannot fail to exercise a 
permanent and elevating influence on the 
people. They have developed a broad liber- 
ality of spirit, with which we have not been 
credited. They have shown that there are 
times when, notwithstanding our traditionary 
character, all the sympathies of our hearts are 
drawn out, and our means are expended with 
lavish profusion. Wo have been shut up 
within ourselves ; they have made us look 
beyond that narrow sphere. We have been 
selfishly devoted to personal interests ; they 
have caused us to recognize the fact, that hu- 
manity has large claims upon us. We have 
been negleclful of our duties and obligations 
to the country ; they are the result of the les- 
son which has been taught us, that to our 
country, and those who nobly maintain its 
cause in the field, our highest efforts are due. 

In all this, these Fairs but carry still 
farther the influence of the war itself. Dis- 
astrous and destructive as war is, it often- 
times brings benefits which more than com- 
pensate for its losses. That in which we are 
now engaged, will stamp itself upon all the 
future of our country, not only on its political 
history, but with equal force on its moral 
character. 

It has already purified and elevated us to a 
degree which would surprise the acutest ob- 
servers of three years ago. It has taught us 
the priceless lesson that a strict adhesion to 
principles is the only safe course. It has 
demonstrated beyond cavil or doubt that to 
temporize with injustice and to compromise 
with wrong are fraught with the gravest 
danger. These lessons are not only learned, 
but they arc being acted upon. The sad and 
mournful history of the last three years has 
not been in vain. The bloody battle-field, the 
funeral procession, tlie desolate fireside, have 
produced a conviction and a determination 
which nothing less severe could have accom- 
plished. They have brought the people to a 
frame of mind which will no longer permit 
morality to be an element unknown in politics, 
which will not sufier wrong and injustice to 
triumph through a mistaken policy, and which 
will not allow selfishness and avarice to be 
the controlling principles of life. Future his- 



The lair to Continue Next Week. 
The pressure was too great. The enthusi- 
asm of the people, and the demand from all 
sides were so strong that the Managers have 
been compelled to revoke their decision to 
close the Fair this week. It was a pleasant 
kind of compulsion, ready as I hey are to de- 
vote thtir entire energies to the success of the 
work so long as the public shall demand' it 
and the Sanitary Commission can be aided. 
The interest does'nt flag at all; on the con- 
trary, it seems to be growing, judging from 
the attendance and the receipts. That the 
Fai r is a splendid success, is plainly established. 



The Buffalo Fair has closed, as we 
learn, having netted about $25,000. 



The receipts of the Fair up to the 
present time must be over $80,000. The 
figure grows heavily every day. 

J^" The Yankee Booth is becoming more 
characteristic all the while. The signs, as 
well as what they announce, belong to " down 
east." 



An old paradox tells us that " The 
calmest husbands make the stormiest wives," 
Whether this be true or not, it is certain that 
the prettiest girls makes the best salesmen. 

B^^ From the interest manifested by the 
people in the drawing of lotteries, we should 
judge that few scruples on the subject are 
entertained by our citizens. 



Where is our " Troy associate ? " We 
hav'nt heard from him since the first number. 
The Fair ought to inspire rather than over- 
come him. Will the lady representatives from 
Troy look into the matter ? 



In the Autograph Booth there is a 
very interesting letter and autograph of Ben- 
jamin D'Israeli, the eminent English scholar 
and statesmen, sent to Alfred B. Street some 
ten years ago on the publication of one of his 
poems. It is a rare and valuable autograph 



'jWe think no one can be found to dis- 
pute that in the beauty of its ornaments, the 
fitness of its arrangements and the splendor 
of the general effect, our Fair surpasses any 
that has been held elsewhere. It is the con- 
fession of all who visit us from the cities where 
they have been held or are now in progress. 



B^" The Curiosity shop will receive an 
important acquisition to-day, being nothing 
less than some of the hair of the General and 
Mrs. Washington, enclosed in a frame with a 
letter to Major Andrew Billings, maternal 
grandfather of Alfred B. Street. The " Shop " 
is all the time adding to its curious and in- 
teresting relics. 



Eeport of Drawings, 
March 2, 1864. 
Holland Booth : 

Stereoptican, Catharine Colviu, No. 60. 
Gentleman's wrapper, Mrs. Beardsley, Sara- 
toga, No. 89. 
Silver card basket, Mrs. Leston, No. 55. 
Afghan, Mrs. Henry Lansing, No. 33. 
English Booth : 
Piano ($400), W. F. Sherwin, No. 100. 
Lord's Prayer on gold dollar, Mr. T-iylor No 

103. ' 

Oil painting, J. C. Kimball, No. 43. 
Cross in walnut frame, John Battersby No 
78. ■ 

Engraving, Wm. W. Hill, No. 4. 
Gent's dressing gowm J. Owen Moore, No. 34, 
Traveling case, V. Ten Eyck, No. 23. 
Slippers, Mr. Cheney, No. 46. 
Smoking cap, Mr. J. Elmendorf, No. 27. 
Clock ($125), Lottie Bew, No, 12, 
Irish Booth : 
Sofa cushion, Luke F. Cozzans, No. 39. 
Cut glass decanter iu silver stand, Mrs. B. 

W. Goeway, No. 96. 
Oil painting (Madonna), V. Ten Eyck, No. 88. 
Parisian vase, John W. Keenan, No. 13. 
Napkin ring, Robert Nelson, No, 14, 
deceiving Committee: 
Piano ($410), Geo. B. Steele, No. 191, 
Set single harness, Wm. H, Taylor, No. 8. 
Lady's French trunk, D. S. Wood,' No. 38. 
Oriental Booth : 
Basket of Bowers, Mrs. J. H. Merchant, No 9 
Meerschaum pipe, Rev. John Murphy, No. 

Basket of flowers, D. Olcott, No. 18. 
Military Booth : 

Pistol, E. W. Corning, No, 24, 

Gold headed cane, Walter P. Tillman, No, 15. 

Pin cushion, Mrs. Wm, Jones, No. 21.' 

Navy pistol, Capt. Dodge, No. 25. 
United States Booth: 

Afghan, B, P, Learned, Jr , No, 56, 

Set of Jewelry iu pearls, John H, Peatherly 
No, 38. ■" 

Chatelaine chain and pin, R. H, King, No. 84. 

Gold set, pin and ear-nngs, Chaa, Wendell 
No, 70. ' 

Silver berry spoon, S. Pulver Heath, No. 15. 
Silver preserve spoon, Mary M. Fryer, No. 71.* 
Sleeve buttons, Mrs. E, J. Larrabee, No, 79, 
Silver pickle knife and fork, C. D, Mills, No. 

Lady's pin, Francis A. Gilbourn, No, 47. 
Gent's scarf pin, John H. Gardner, No. 113. 
Book, Mrs. Andrew Hoffman, No, 6, 
French Booth : 

Napoleon boots, Wm. M, Richards, No, 59. 
Russian Booth : 

Oil painting, Wm. Van Antwerp, No, 35, 
Washington taking first Inaugural oath, Jno. 
F. Rathbone, No. 57. 
Autograph and Photograph Booth : 
Album containing autogr-lphs and photo- 
graphs of the President and Cabinet, United 
States Senate, and Judges of the Supreme 
Court of the United States, Theodor* 
Towusend, No. 94. 



Mar. 4. 



THE CANTEEN 



127 



For tiik Canteen. 

A Stroll throngh tlie Bazaar, 

The J5azaar Las thus far proved a complete 
success, fully realizing the most sanguine ex- 
pectations of the noble hearted citizens who 
have engaged in the enterprise. 

The visitor who passes a morning in the 
examination of the difTerent booths, is richly 
compensated for the time thus spent. Each 
booth is a beautiful picture, whether he con- 
sider the variety of the articles displayed in 
them, or the artistic arrangement of the cos- 
tumes of the ladies, or the beauty and grace 
of the ladies themselves. Here we see all 
that taste and wealth can combine to tempt 
the eye — rich and delicate embroideries at- 
tract by their brilliant coloring and exquisite 
• designs ; fancy work of every description, 
with superb laces and magnificent casl^ercs, 
add to the general attractions. 

There is a historic interest in the beautiful 
arrangements and decorations of these booths ; 
the green draping of one with the harp — not 
only recalled the Emerald Isle, in its luxuri- 
ant beauty — but we could almost fancy we 
hear mournful melodies sweeping across the 
strings of the instrument, telling- of wrong 
and oppression — we sigh as we pay the tri- 
bute of a tear to the memory of the noble and 
the enthusiastic of her brave people. 

The plaid and the thistle of Scotland were 
equally significant, and we felt as if the great 
magician of the north was still in our midst, 
telling us witching tales of the heroes of the 
land of Wallace, of Burns, and of the lovely 
Mary Queen of Scots. But in none of these 
booths is the feeling of pride in the past more 
deep and more permanent than in the Trophy 
Booth. The design and arrangement of these 
mementoes of our country's history, is strik- 
ing and impressive ; perhaps no part of the 
Bazaar merits more attention. Great praise 
is due to Gen. Sprague, who originated the 
idea of collecting here these trophies, and for 
the effective manner in which his plan has 
been carried out, rendering this one of the 
most interesting as well as instructive parts 
of the Bazaar. 

A great variety of war-like weapons is here 
collected — from the tomahawk of the Indian 
to the most approved and perfect inventions 
of the present time. We were reminded of 
the battles of the revolution — of the great 
struggle in which our fathers fought and bled 
in the noble cause of liberty. Here we see 
the commencement of that glorious contest 
which terminated in the erection of a new 
empire in the world's great drama — a free 
and independent nation — with a government 
the best, the noblest, the earth has seen — a 
government founded upon just principles, re- 
cognizing the rights of all, and offering its 
protection to the oppressed of every clime. 
What a glorious consummation was this. What 



a feeling of pride animates the beholder as the 
recollection of the high and noble mission of 
our beloved country, with all its splendid me- 
mories comes thronging to hi^heart. 

The Flags which drape the interior of this 
booth arc full of interest for every Amei ican, 
for every citizen of this great state ; each one 
is a history of itself; each one is a proud me- 
mento of the valor and heroism of our noble 
soldiers. Some have been in many battles, 
and their faded hues and worn remains bear 
testimony to their seiTice ; all bear their si- 
lent eloquent record of the gallantry of their 
brave defenders. All tell the same sad story, 
of the present gloom which overshadows the 
brightness of our nation's prosperity. Civil 
war is desolating this once happy country, 
and causing her to pass through an ordeal 
more terrible than any ever before endured 
by any people. As we look at these faded 
banners, and receive their silent teachings, 
our hope is in the valor and heroism of their 
noble defenders, in the justice of our cause, 
and in the protecting power of heaven. We 
trust our country will pass through this trial 
with honor, made better for these afflictions, 
purified by suffering, and once more a free 
and united people, become again the home of 
the oppressed. 

There are also many of the rebel flags, with 
their bars and stars and southern cross, cap- 
tured from the enemy — melancholy proofs 
of this terrible fratricidal war, which is carry- 
ing desolation throughout the length and the 
breadth of our land. How dark is their sad 
record ? They tell the story of treason, the 
blackest treason the world has ever seen ; trea- 
son against the freeest and best of govern-, 
ments ; of attempts to destroy this beautiful 
fabric, and erect upon its ruins their own 
hated rule. 

We saw fragments of the Merrimac, and 
also a plate from one of the Monitors — names 
which awaken recollections of that wondrous 
naval battle in tlie waters of the Chesapeake, 
which stands unparalleled on the page of his- 
tory. 

From this interesting department we enter 
the Military Booth, which seems a continua- 
tion of the records of the former. There was 
a beautiful propriety in assigning the arrange- 
ment of this booth to the daughter of one of 
our most distinguished officers ; and admirably 
has she performed her task. 

Here are collected the Photographs and 
Autographs of the brave commanders of our 
army and navy — actors in the scenes com- 
memorated by those proud banners ; and 
here, too, are fragments of shells from Fort 
Sumter, fallen in the midst uf our heroic de- 
fenders, messengers of defiance and death 
from the hot-bed of treason, collected here as 
if by their resistless eloquence to inspire the 
hearts of all beholders, with the firm resolve 



to spare no effort, no energy, until the blot 
upon our nation's fair escutcheon is washed 
away, and the insult to our national flag is 
forgotten in our future triumphs. 

Such are some of the reflections suggested 
by a shoit visit to the Bazaar. A volume 
might be written hero, for each booth is a 
history. 

A Closing Ode. 
We are indebted to Mr. Sherwin for a copy 
of the following letter containing a patriotic 
ode, written for the purpose therein named. 
Mr. Sherwin is diligently engaged in trying 
to set it to music, but finds great difficulty in 
deciding whether to modify Yankee Doodle, 
or to form a medley, incorporating all the 
patriotic tunes, from Hail Columbia to Rory 
O'More. As he is confident that this ode 
will supersede all our national songs and 
hymns, he is strongly inclined to adopt the 
latter plan, in order that these heretofore 
favorite airs, if not the words, may be pre- 
served. His decision will be duly announced 
to the "grand chorus," who are patiently 
waiting: 

Mr. Wm. F. Sherwin — Dear Sir: I have 
the honor of transmitting to you the following 
patriotic ode, which you are requested to set 
to music, designed to be sung in grand 
chorus by the citizens of Albany, at the close 
of the Army Relief Bazaar : 

Oh! 
What various emotions 611 my aoul, 

When, lo ! ^ 

I see before me as in fancy's panorama roll 
The universal Yankee nation. 
Not only tha grand lakes, 
Whereto tlie eastern floods are no great shakes, 
Not only the unrivaled land the sun shines on, 
From Maine to Oregon ; 
Not only the Father of Waters, 
And all his innumerable cuiving and twisting 
sous and daughters, 

But, also and moreover, 
The wonderful people that live in all this olo ver 
Kush forth my song, 
And tell how they pour along, 
So fast one can hardly find 'em, • 
And all their inventions, and notions, and SO 

forth dragging behind 'em. 
Here they come, gallant horse (for clothes), and 

rider, 
Whittling sticks and making cider, 
Raising corn, and apples and hops, 

And honey. 
Floating lumber, and hoeing potatoes, and 

minding shops, 
And making laws, and shoes, and money ; 
And blacking, and candy, and mills, 
And engines, and nutmegs, and hats, and 

presses and pills, 
And tallow candles, and books, and a very few 

pictures, and statues, and tapers, 
And fabrications of all kinds, including those 
for the papers ; 



128 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 4. 



'And stump-speechfS, and hangings for walls, 
And evi'n tobacco, a sweet kind of yarb much 

nsed in legislative halls ; 
And artificial legs and arms as real as nator's, 

and railroad cars, 
And telegraiilis, and toys out of nut-sUells, and 
Wigwams and Bazaars. 
And stoves, and sich, 
And getting rich 
Out of it all, and that isn't a circumstance 
To all they can d3 if you give 'em a chance, 
Or even if you don't. And iron-clads, and 

terrible guns, 
Wherewith to amaze and scatter the real Gotlis 

and Vandals and Iluns, 
And inflict on the British Lion and Co. an aw- 
ful palpitation, 
To be cured, homeopathically, with a few more 
iron pills. 

Thus they go, beating all creation 
And the rest of mankind, and then treating 'em 

and footing the bills. 
Hurrah for Ilail Columbia and Yankee Doodle ! 
And whoever won't is nothing but a noodle. 
Hail Columbia, liey diddle diddle, 
From ago to age to thee we'll strike the sound- 
ing fiddle. 

The above is considered, by competent 
judges, eminently adapted for singing'. The 
author is the rising poet of America, whose 
name ia Norval on the Grampian Hills — at 
least the one by which he is known in the 
literary world. By an association with him 
in this great work, you will make your name 
also immortal. 

With the hope that you will sound, as it 
were, the very depths of your frcnius, that 
the result may be, so to speak, astounding, I 
remain Yours, unfeigncdly, 

O. AUGUSTUS NIBBS, 
President of the Society for the Encourage- 
ment of the Muses. 



^^ Wednesday was the most brilliant day 
of the Fair thus far. The crowd in attendance 
was so immense that locomotion was well nigh 
impossible. The receipts were nearly $8,000, 
being larger than on any former day. 

Yesteiday was an equally brilliant day out- 
side, and, as we write, promises to be little, 
if any, inferior inside. 

J^W" Our " Inside Pictures " to-day contain 
sketches of the Art Gallery (of which the 
sketch is particularly worthy of perusal), and 
of several of the Booths. They have been 
deferred until this late period, not because 
they were less important than others, but 
because it was unavoidable. Wc shall fiuisli 
the series to-morrow. 



f^ In naming the diaracters of the Wip- 
•wam the other day, we dmitled to notice 
Master J. 1. Johnson Jr., who i(joices under 
the title of Mazavona. The little "Major" 
is too important nu appendage to bo unmen- 
tionod. 



In the list of ladies in the United States 
Booth the name of Miss Libbio McCammon 
was omitted, as was also that of Miss Libbie 
Van Bcnthuysen in the Yankee Booth. 

Army Belief Bazaar. 

RECEIPTS OF CASU, WEDNESDAY, MAECU 2. 

Admission tickets, §1,331 75 

" " Curiosity shop,.. 216 00 

" " Art Gallery, 108 23 

Catalogues, 

United States Booth 497 06 

Yankee " 70 35 

Shaker " 77 80 

Oriental " 10100 

German " 82 00 

Schenectady " 53 63 

Spanish " 28 14 

Japanese " 37 30 

Troy " 347 35 

Kinderhook " 34 60 

Swiss " 35 20 

Italian " 80 55 

Russian " 377 50 

Saratoga Spr'gs " 46 50 

Holland " 170 50 

Irish " 353 60 

Scotch " 213 00 

English " 500 00 

Gipsy " 45 95 

Military " 113 90 

French " ISO 00 

Receiving Committee 1,410 00 

Troy Tickets 102 00 

Indian Wigwam 131 74 

Post Office, 9 52 

Autographs and Photographs, 246 10 

Dining Room, 627 00 

Cloak Room, 21 30 

Domestic, 22 00 

Ice Cream 79 05 

Soda 62 00 

Confectionery, 130 00 

Total $7,984 31 

soi^oinorv i.i;ke, 

DEALER IN AMERICAN AND FOREIGN 

DRY GOODS, 

No. 31 South Pearl Street 

(Between Beaver and Hudson Street*,) 

ALBANY, N. T. 
"aisOO^UNION ENVELOPES, 

T EMBRACING ALL THIC VAUITIKS WHICH 
J time and money could procnre, aminged in four 
volumes, bound in half calf, arc ottered for Bale. 
PRICE $-'50. 

Address Box 204, Post Office, 

TEOT, N. Y. 

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL. 

The Spring Torni oponrt on the 
■''irst, Tuesday of iTIarcIa, 1H04I. 

Three Terms couKlitule a conree. 

Piu)Ki:ssou.s — Hon. Ira Harris, AmasaJ. Parker, 
and Amos Ooan. 
<;ircular8obt«ined from Amos Dean, Albany, N. Y, 

Removal. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS 

IXr H.L RKSinA-i: on or alxmi tlio l.=( of IMay, 

' * to 519 Broadway, where they will Iceen con- 
RtJinlly on hand a lartje wtock of Scftool and MiBcel! 
laneom HnoliB, toj;cther willi Plioto^;r»pli Albnmr, 
and a l:iri<e auBoi-lriient of Kaiuy and Staple Suit ion. 
erv. Blank HooUh made to order on uliurt notice; 
All new publicationB received as soon as nublisbcdi 
ANTHONY FISKS SONS, I 

71 State Street. ' 



ALBANY CITY 

FIEE INSDEANCE COMPANY. 



Cash Capital, 
Cash Surplus, 



$200,000.00. 
31,533.85. 



ASSETS— Pebfnary 15, 1864. 

liondsandMortgaKca, 1st Liens on Real 
Enlatc woitli at leant twice the am't 
of Mortgage, and (wincinallv i n Pro- 
pertv in the oitv of Albany, N. Y., $130,213 47 

I'. S. lionds 7-308' Cs of ISH\ and 5-208, 48,990 00 

Call Loans — Secured by Rank and other 
Stocks and lionds, 31,110 00 

Cash in Bank and in Agents' hands, and 
in coui-se of transmission to tbis office, '21,209 '44 



$231,522 85 



Losses unpaid — None. 

Office 446 Broadway, Albajiy. 

DIRECTORS : 

C. W. Durant, Pres't Chi. & Rock I. R. R., 
Thos. F. Mason, Pres't Quiney Mining Co., N. Y. ; i 
VVm. Tillinghaat, lirm Wickes' & Tillini,'haBt, Wm. 
N. Stciiig, timi Strong Bros. & Co.,T. Van Hensen, 
tirra Van Ilcusen & Charles, G. C. Davidson, E. 
Corning, Jr., hrm E. Corning &- Co., Wm. L. Ijcarn- 
ed, tirin Leamed &l (?ook, A. P. Palmer, firm Palm- 
er, Newton & Co., Alanson A. Sumner, firm Clark 
&. Sumner, Geo. H. Steele, firm Steele &. King, T. 
Kearney, tinn F. &. T. Kearney, C. Vibbard, Sup't 
N. Y. Central R. R., B. P. Learned, Pres't Cnion 
Bank, Alfred Wild, \42 State St., Benjamin Payn, 
447 Broadway, Robert L. Johnson, 12 Exchange 
Building, J. MoB. Davidnon, 40 Beaver St., Samuel 
Hand, H. J. Hastings, A. Van Santvoord, B. P. 
Learned, Jr., James C. Cook, George S. Weaver, 
Albany ; James Roy, firm James Roy & Co., West 
Troy ; T. G. Yonnglove, A. E. Stimso'n, Clifton Mills 
Company, Cohoes ; Clarke Rice, VVatertown, N. Y ; 
Alvin Wickhain, Binghamton ; Charles Barns. New 
London, Ct. WM. TILLINGHAST, Pres't. 

J. H. RICE, Secretiiry. 



The " Family " Newspaper. 

How welcome the moment that places beside me, 

The family canteen fresh from the press; 
Though blessed with all others, were this boon 
denied rae, 

'Twere surely a grievance that naught could 
redress. 
It soothes with quietude every emotion, 

And into my mind much wisdom instills ; 
It gives me a respite like that of the ocean. 

It tells me the spot to buy Wing's Union Mills. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. 234 River St., corner of First, Troy, N. Y. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
SHETLArVD ^VOOI., 

Fiiibriiiilei-y l"nln*rnR, Clicnillcs* Filling Silk, 

Fancy Coinbsi, Briislies, PerfunicTV, Cutlery, 

ELEGANT FANS, OrERA GLASSES, ALHCMS, 

Tmvelinff HnyH, I)refini»>^ Ciicee, Portfolios, Dceke, 

mil>ITAUV AM> ltK4;\MA GO'i»!!l, 

Skates, Fisliitii^ Tackle, Canes, UmbrellaB, 
London and PhHk Fancy Articlee, 

Suitable for Holiday ami IJiidal Pix^scnlH. 

Doily Eeceiving New and Fashionable Goods. 



GRAND OPENING 

OF 

iNEW SPRING GOODS. 

J. A. POST'S, 

A6& Uroad^vay, Marble IIvII. 

All the latest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &c., DOW open. 



Mar. 4. 



THE CANTEEN 



129 



JOHN VAN HUYSEN, 

CHOICE GROCERIES 

AND 

PKOYISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 

ALBAirr, - - - N. y. 

Fresh Country Produce received Daily. Orders 

delivered free of Cartage, to all parts of the 

City. 



TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 

Without a notice ! 

•VvT" H A. T IS XT'? 

Wliy, the fact that the 

SlTNA INSURANCE COMPANY 

Of Unrtfurd, Cuiin*, 

Have just added $750,000 to their Capiti^ [making ii 
Two Million and a Quarter Dollars), v^xth. Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may now save the bother of .S7nff// Policies 
in many Companiey. mik! ^et insured in the Old 
^tna. ROli'T M. HAMILTON, Agent, 

Oilioe 444 Broadway, Albany. 



1864. WM. THORBURN'S 1864, 

ANNCAIi DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 

OF 

Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 

IN'OM- Ready. 

Will be mailed free to applicants. 

WM. THORBTJRN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AND 492 BROADWAY, ALBANY. 



A. E. OARHART & Co., 

Manufacturers, and Retail Dealers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

A. E. CAKHART. O. M. RUGG. 



TAYLOK, WENDELL & CO., 

(Succeseors to Roswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLEEY 

HARDWARE, 

!Vo. 420 Broadway, 

ALBANY, - - N. Y. 

E. TAYLOK. H. WENDELL. E. A. GASCOIGNE. 

, E. H. BENDER, 

BOOKSELLER, PUBLISHER, STATIONER, 

AND 

BLANK BOOK MAXUFACTURER, 
Ko. 73 State St., 

A I. B A .U V, !>' . Y . 

Military Books, Soldiers' Portfolios and Stationery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks constantly on band. 



FLAGG, WINNE & CO., 

^arp©t War© It^^ms, 

Corner Fulton nnd Fourtb Streets, 

TKOY, N. Y. 



JOHN FLAGO, 
WM. C. WINNE, 



W. U. a. NUTTING, 
JAS. D. FOKD. 



WOODWORTH, 

" THE " 

PHOTOGHAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



CONGRESS HALL, 

Comer Park Place and Washington Avenue, 

JAIVIES L. MIIXCHKLXj, Prop'r. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7 a. m. until 12 m. Dinner from 
1 p. M. until 5. 



X. &. II. McBRIDE, 

DEALEBS IN 

CHOICE GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, 
Butter, Cheese, Ham, Pork, Lard, 

PRESH TEAS AND COPPEES 

Dried Fruits, &c., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

COR. OF SOUTH PEARL &, PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



T. St a. VEAKEV, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STOEE, 

NO. 50 STATE STREET, 

(Coi- of (Jrccii,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

I*nrti<-iiliir a<t<-iili»n paid to 

inakiiiji; lyadirH* faailri-M and 

Ciicnti*' OreMH Itoots to 

Order. 



I^E^VIS & CiOODIVI^r, 

PRACTICAL • 

LITHOGEAPHEES, 

GENERAL ENGRAVERS, PRINTERS, &o. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps.l 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

4r,i BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



SXAXE SXKKEX HICill SCHOOL., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
A Bonrding nnd Dny 8cbooI forBoytt. 

LETI CASS, PRINCIPAL & PROPRIETOE. 

rpHIS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 

-L State Street, furnishes a thorough course of 
instruction, in the several Departments of learning, 
from the most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



BRIAEE^S 
CONFECTIONERY. 



kesxai;ra:>x, 

83 STATE STREET, 
Tweddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Balls and Wedding Entertain- 
ments supplied with Ice Cream, Ices, Char- 
lottes, Jellies, Preserves, and every 
other delicacy. 

Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 

and Original Style o'f Ornamental Pyramids, 

Fountains, Baskets, and Vases for Table 

Decoration, furnislied at the shoHest 

notice. 

Freucli CouA^ctions, Itlottocs, &c., 

constantly on hand. 



A isw:w t,i::>E of gooi>s. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costumes and Fancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt I.,ace8, Fringes, 

Gimps, Tassels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &.C. 

itfiLiTARY xe,im;m:in"gs, 

Buttous, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, &c. 

RALPH F. LATHROF, 

57 STATE STREET, 

Importer and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fishing and Shooting Tackle, Military 

Goods and Fire Arms. 



130 



THE CANTEEN. 



Mar. 4; 



riVE CENTS PEE POUND 

PAID FOU OLD XEWSrAPlCKS, HOOKS, 
Pamphlets, Dmmini: LetterH, l>ue Bills, Alnia- 
niit'8, Greek Lexicons, lluri>er,and other Alagtxzincs, 

DEEDS, WILLS, POST OBITS, 

Amatory Epistles, and all other white papers, eleaii, 
"printed, or ii\'ritteu upon, iiwlnihng 

Copies of " The Canteen," 

In Rood nre8crvatioii,at the MOUNING EXPRESS 
OFPICh, corner State and Green streets. 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

Wishing to Purchase 

HATS, CAPS, rUES, TEUNKS, BAGS, 

UMBRELLAS, &c., &C., 

Will find PasMonable Goods, Eeasonable 

Prices, and n Large AsHortmeat 

AT 

R01tni.'\!i>*!«, 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT WHOLESALE OK RETAIL, 

54 STATE STREET (sontli side), one Door West 
of Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. T. 



J. II. HIDLEV, 

543 33ROADAVA.Y, AJLBAJNTY, 

(Four doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEINAVAY & SONS, 

CHICKEKING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

&. BOARDMAN & GRAY'S 



NEW OAEPETS POE SPEDfG. 

A new and splendid assortment of 

C .^ H F* El T S , 

HavejuBtbeen received, which can be purchased 
35 Per Cent less 

Than on the Ist day of March , at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co.'s, 

43 NORTH PEARL STREET, 
ALBANY. 



PHOTOGRAPH 

A SI) 

AMBROTYPE ARTISTS, 
IVo 51 State Street, Albany. 

ALL STYLES OF PICTURES I^IADE, viz.: 
the Carte de Visite, larj^e Plioti>ii:rapIiB, plain 
or colored, Anitirntypes and Piclurcpput in LockcIb, 
Broodies and Kinj,'-8. Pliotog^raplis colored in Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, &c., hy the best artiste. 
All our work is made of the best materials, and 
warranted to give satisfaction. 

N. B. — Particular attention is paid to copying of 
Ambrolypes and Da^neri-eotypes. 

EADLEY & VANDERZEE. 



B. W. AVOOSTER, 

MANUPACTFRER OP 

Bose^'ood, 

.Mahoffany. 

iValiiut, 

sind Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, Feathers, Feather Beds, 

Bolsters and PUlows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms, 

No. 57 and 59 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

i^ PARTICULAR CARE takpii in packing for 
Transportaticiu. 




HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODKUFF; 

i:jvite xnE attextiox of 

BUTEES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF 

English, French, German & American 

IIARn^VAISE 

AND 

CUTLERY. 

S-w-edes, Englisli and Refined Rar 
aud Itiindle Iron. 

Spring Steel, Oast Steel, Out Nails, 

Cut & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c,, • 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



PIANO FORTES. 

AGENT FOR 

OABINET OEGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN HAKMONIUMS, 

Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, 

Violin Strings, and 
JYlnslcal Merchandise of every descriptloi]. 



W"ItE & M"OhE'. 



Mt^lT 



3^11 H <I 



CALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine our large and Complete Assortment of 

Hair, Nail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

COMBS OF EVEET DESCEIPTION, 

OILS AITD POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

I^nltin's Caeniiine Kxtraofw. Hand 
Mirrors, Kanoy Toilet Cioods ; 

And iu fact everything for a 
CO^IPLKTE; toilet OXTTFI'.!;. 
strangers visiting the City would do well to call 
and examine. 

DEXTEU & NELLEGAR, 

Cor, State and N. Pearl Sts. 



COOnVEAR RITRBER DEPOT. 

RUBBER GOODS, 

"Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY TRICES. 

E. W. FORD, 

49S Brondwny, nearly opposite Stnnwlx Hnll, 
• tn'o Doors above Maiden l^ane. 

SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly on hand a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blank Books of 
Every Description. 



Ho I to the Exchange 

Building ! ! ! 

Te nillions avIio Visit the Cireat 

BAZAAR, 

And turn over to his Excellency 

T. SQUIRES -BROKER 

YODR 

(SOI.I>, 

SUITER, 

COITOIVS, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAME THE VERY 

HIGH premium: 

The precious nictalp are now commanding. Re- 
member the number, 

1 Exchange Building, Foot of State Streets 



DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL, 

Mo. 40 Orand, Cor. Hamilton [St., 

AND • - 

Cor. Cliiirch and Lydius Sts., 
ALBANY, - - . N. Y. 



Mar. 4. 



THE CANTEEN 



131 



E. W. BOUGHTON. 

■Wholesale and KeUiil Deiilcr fur Cash, in 

OATS, €APS AlVD STRAW GOODS, 

LADIES' AND GENTLEMEXS FUKS, 

And. Canes, 

250 River Strcot, Troy, N. Y. 



E.MIMRE STOVE WORKS, 

HICKS, WOLFE & CO., 

Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in, 

St©f©s, Hl©at©ps & Kaiiif ©s, 

OFFICE AND SALES ROOM, 

263 River Street, Troy, M". Y. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

£\i^ f ul)li r:i ti o n :i n b |Tf l\)5p,pcr g^pt. 

MAGAZINES, BOOKS, 
And KT e w s p a p e 1" s , 

RECEIVED REGULARLY. 

240 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 

Near ihe Troy House. 



JAMES W. PARSOJsS, 
CLOTHING STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Douw's Building.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

FASmONABLE CLOTHING OF EVERY 
description always on hand, and for sale at the 
very lowest rates for cash. Clothing made to order 
in the neatest and hest manner, and latest styles- 
Warranted to Fit. Always on hand, Cravats, Hand- 
kerchiefs, Shirts, Collars, Bosoms, Suspenders, Half 
Hose. Under Shirts, Drawers, &.C.. &c. 



J. RANKIN, 



DEALER IN 



BOOTS AKD SHOES, 

No. 41 WasHngton Avenue, 
ALBANY, N. Y. 



WAREHOUSE OP THE CLIJs'TON STOVE WORKS. 

PFLLEE, WAEEEN & CO,, 

255 and 257 River street, Troy, N. Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebrated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stores and Appurtenances. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

TMiolesale Dealers in 

Cliemlcals, l>i-ngps, IVIedicinos, 

Paints, Oils, Class, Varnislios 
and nye.Stufls, • 

Noa. 32 and 34 Washington Avenue, 

ALBA-W, \. Y. 



J. McB. DAVIDSON'S 



PREMIUM 



FIRE KING 



SAFES. 



WABRANTED FIRE PROOF. 



FRKK JETROM: D^MlPiSrESS. 



J. S. DICKERMA]^, 



SOLE AGENT 



Sample Rooms, 99 State Street, 



.AiiBA-N-X" 



DWELLING HOUSE SAFES ON HAND. 



DAVIDSON'S 



Patent Chilled Steel Lining-, 



co.n.fiicKC'i: 

INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANY. 

Capital and Surplus, $240,000. 

ADAM V.\N ALLEN, Pnst 

TIIOS. SCHUYLER, Vice Pres't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 



ElRKCrORS. 

Adam Van Allen, Thomas Schnvler 



Which bida deflance to the BURGLAR. 



John H. Reynolds, 
C. P. Williams. 
M. II. Read, 
Jesse C. Potts, 
Peter Monteath, 
H. D. Hawkins, 
Chas. H. Adams, 
L. M. Palmer, 



Vissclier Ten Evck 



Arcliil.ahl Mc'Clure, 
John G. White, 
Isaac A. Chapman, 
('harles I!. Lansing, 
Theo. F. Humphrey, 
James W. Katon, 
Charles B. Redficld, 
E. A. Durant, 



Office, i>o. -148 Itroad-n-ay, 

(Over Albany E-xchanae Bank.) 



PARKER & O'BRIEJ^, 

FASHIONABLE 

MILITAEY AND CITIZENS' TAILGES, 

iVo. 481 Broadway, 

STATvTWIX HA.aLL BUILD INO-, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



PATRO.'^S OF THE 

SANITARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
IVo. 40 State Street, 

And examine the Coin Silverware, Diamonds, 

Watches and Eioh Jeweby, 

All of which will lie oft'ered at much lower than 
usual piici-s, 

FOR A FEW DAYS. 

N. B. — The major part of the assortment will be 
sold off at OLD PRICES. 

Only Opposition, ISdi Year, 

SiaN ¥ATOH MD SPECTACLES, 
B. L. HOOD. 



-TT^ETERIXARY SURGEON and Veterinary 

T Pharniaoentical Chemist, late of Cincinnati, 
Graduate iu 1840 of tlie Royal Veterinary College 
of Surj^eona, Edinburi^h, Scotland, Prof. Dicks, 
under t fie i)atronafie of the Hiudi land Ajfriculturai 
Society of Scotland; Fellow and Hon. Fellow ol 
the V. M. A., &:c., and late Afisistant to the follow- 
ing Veteriuary Surgeons: William J. Goodwin, 
Birminghani, England; William Stevly, London; 
Ed. Dvcer, of Dycer's Repoeitoiy, SteplJen'e Green, 
Dubhn, having removed his oflicefromjoliii Cutler's 
Stables, may be consulted daily on Diseases of 
Hors-Cf^, &(*., at h'm residence,* No. 22 HAWK, 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



J. R. HUMPHREY, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS, MEDICINES, 

Kerosene, Coal Oil, Benzine &c. 
Agent for the National White Iiead Co 

39 ■Washington Avenue. 
Proprietor of the Yankee or Eub it in Liniment. 



Bazaar Postage Stamps 

Can be procured at the Book and Music Stores, 
and at the Post Office in the Bazjuir. All letters 
placed in the Letter Box must be prepaid. 

GEO.. P. T6Ji.BBQ£CB, *aetai7, 



132 



THE CANTEEi? 



Mar. 4. 



From our Kenwood MaoMne, 
THE CUIllOSITV SHOP (Continued). 

XXV. 
A small Japanese cabinet — 
Less than that headed by Chase, 
And of African birds black as jet, 
There's a lot in a very sad case ; 
There's a pair of Chinese slippers, 
And, strangest you ever heard, 
A paddle from South Sea clippers, 
And ill mourning, a widow bird ! 

XXVI. 

A sword presented by a brave Fish, 

Which had never run a race 

From a foe or upset his " little dish," 

Or made any change of base ; 

An old New England sermon, 

A hundred and fifty years of age, 

With its nineteenthly subdivided 

And its ninetieth musty page. 

XXVII. 
Dutch tile called Ornamental, 
With many a pretty maxim 
And lesson sentimental, 
With pictures all to match 'em ; 
A specimen of Virginia rock 
With which the national bridge is turned- 
The only bridge we may justly remark 
That the Yankees have not burned. 

XXVIII. 
'Picture of Chinese Rebel Chief, 
The son of the moon is after, 
If he succeeds it is our belief 
He will only catch a Tartar ; 
Cup wrought from a bufllivlo horn^ 
It must be very capacious — 
Siamese coin, as sure as you're born I 
Two tied together ? Gracious ! 

XXIX. 

There's General Putnam's parlor chair, 

A thing that he never sat on, 

For Old Put lived out in the open air, 

And when he came in kept his hat on ; 

A chair carved by an Indian, 

One of those murdering whelps. 

Thus employed, to us it was clear gain, 

For it kept him from taking off scalps. 

XXX. 

Birds from the Island of Guernsey, 
And poultry made of shells, — 
(There's some mistake here I dare say. 
Don't you mean Turtles, Mr. Wells ?) 
A poisoned arrow from Aleppo — 
The Castle of Heidelburgh — 
An apple of Sodom from Jericho, 
At the foot of the Heldeberg ! 

XXXI. 

S.aw of a Corpus Christ! fish. 
Rattles from an aged snake, 
Wh.ile tootli again {It is not our wish 
A disputation here to make). 



Also a lone star of Texas 
On which Gen. Banks takes pity. 
And will not allow to forsake us, 
But means to restore to society. 

XXXII. 

Brass cannon cast at Amsterdam — 

Used in many a bloodless figUt — 

And one with Govert Lockerman, 

Who flouted at wapcn rccht ; 

It was used at Harvest Home 

When not wanted in the war. 

Now brought from island. Beam by name. 

And placed in the Bazaar, 

XXXIII. 

Petrified ham in Alb.any clay, 
Which if you get in you'll rue it, 
If aught can make pork stick and stay 
Why, that same clay can do it; 
A Canteen taken from a Briton 
Of good old-fashioned tin — 
That was during the Revolution, 
But it's by no means The Canteen. 

XXXIV. 

Here are Esquimaux sleds and knives. 

An Esquimaux cup and camp, 

A sample of Esquimaux wives, 

And tlie way these savages tramp ; 

Here's the Hammer the Indians employed 

Ou Copper near Lakj Superior, 

The old instrument's nearly destroyed. 

But we've a new one in no way inferior. 



J. L, HAEEISON, 

Cor. First and Congress Streets, Troy, 

SKIRTS, COliSF.TS, 
ZEPHYR WORSTED, 

A N I > 

PAIUS FANCY GOODS. 

TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, &c. 



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AND 

ENVELOPES, 

stamped with Initials, a Plate and 50 
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NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA & BOSTON 
Weekly, and New York Daily Papers, always 
ou hand. 

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FOR S.VI.E AT 

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GhREAT BARGAINS. 

Our readers will find tliat by purchasing 
CARPETS. OIE CT.OrilS, 

RUGS, »I.V'rXI>CJ, &c., 

OF 

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No. 115 Stiite Street, ncnr St. Peter'a Church, 

THEY save a pevcentage of the coRt of such 
Goods, as Mr. Watson's litrlit e.xpenseR and 
close attention to busincRS enable him to sell all 
grades and qualities at lower prices than are asked 
elsewhere. 

Remember HMTSON, 

No. lis State Street. 



GEO. HAERIS & SON, 
LIVER Y STABLES 

Cor. Maiden Eane ao«1 James St., 

And 82 JlaiJou Lane ; also, 

117 State street, 117 

^LBAJSTY, N". Y. 



I Vow it is too Bad. 

" I am savinf,' up my money," 

A prudent liouse-wife said, 
" For all that lias been told me, 

And by the thing I've read. 

" I will be able soon to buy 

A Cai-ijet for tliis floor, 
Anil by the toil it does cost me 

■What one can want it more ? 

" Dame Gossip said this evening. 

As she dropp'd in to tea, 
That Watson bad tlie cheapest goodi 

•That ever she did see, 

" The cheapest and the veiy best 

That ever merchant bad ; 
Then shall I longer scrub this floor 

I vow it is too bad." 

CHAUNCEY "WATSON, 
115 State Street, Carpet Store. 



CHINA TEA COMPANY, 

78 State Street, Altany. 

NEW CROP 

ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEAS, 

SEEECTEW EX1»RESSEV 

you THE 

RETAIL TRADE. 



CEORGK UAKRI9. 



HENKY uinnis. 



J. H. McCLXJRE, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS AND MEDICINES, 

PAEliTS, OlES, 

AND 

TSo. 70 State Street, Albany. 



A. Ac J. C. KOOI^Z, 

WHOLESALE i IJETAIL DEALERS IN 

CARPETING, OIL CLOTH &c., 

53 STAXE STREET, 

i^LB^NY, - - - N. Y. 




THA-T OMEEPiS BXJT ISTOT IKTEBPtl^TES- 



No. 12.] 



ALBANY, SATUEDAY, MxiEOH 5, 1864. 



[Price 10 Cents. 



Inside Pictures of the Bazaar. 

JSo. 8. 



THE GERMAN BOOTH. 

No class of persons hare entered into the 
Fair with a more commendable spirit than 
the Germans. They donated a thousand dol- 
lars, and they have united two booths into 
one, which, in the neatness and good taste 
displayed in its arrangements, is not surpassed 
by any in the Bazaar. The imitation of Co- 
rinthian columns, with spotless muslin, is per- 
fect. The Booth is filled with all sorts of 
attractive and tempting things, and they are 
offered in a way which is as pleasant as it is 
effective. 

The ladies in attendance are Mrs. P. Kerest- 
ner, Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Wolf, Mrs. Zeller, Mrs. 
Schreiber, Mrs. Engel, Mrs. Michael, Misses 
Betsey Moses, Emma Kiebler, Koonz, Clara 
Gauss, Neusei Julker, Huber, Springhard, 
Labishiner. 

Gentlemen Managers.— iilessrs. A. Bott, 
President, Herman Bernard Von Troak, Sec- 
retary, Spangenberg Scheodt, A. Tolle, F. 
Hinkel, Hyderaan, Dr. Levi, Col. Friedlander. 

Pages. — Masters E. Migguel, Julke, Hert- 
lein, Tolle. 

THE SWISS BOOTH. 
The Swiss Booth is immediately at the left 
of the entrance. There is no mistaking its 
nationality, for the symbols are conspicuously 
and tastily displayed. On one end of the cor- 
nice is the ox-head of TJsi ; on the other end 
is the bear of Berne, and in the centre the 
head of Tell proclaims the freedom of Swit- 
zerland. The interior of the Booth is happily 
arranged, and presents the appearance of a 
boudoir rather than that of a mart for the 
Bale of goods. But the transactions at the 
counter leave no doubt as to the character of 
the place. The articles displayed are such as 
might well have been made in Switzerland, 
being toys and curiosities, and various things 
which the Swiss delight in. The ladies of the 
Booth have a jaunty costume which well be- 
comes their country, and their grace and 
attfjjptiveness are particularly noticeable. 



They are Mrs. J. V. P. Quackenbush, Ma- 
tron, and Misses Sara Monteath, Lydia Lush, 
Louise Quackenbush, Annie Edson, Jenny 

Stebbins, Hattie Monteath, Maria Germain. 

• 

THE MILITARY BOOTH. 

The Military Booth adjoins the Trophy 
Booth, and contains many valuable and appro- 
priate articles. Here are trusty swords, 
shoulder-straps which would adorn any ofB- 
cer, spurs which a cavalier might well envy, 
and all the paraphernalia that help make up 
the " pride, pomp and circumstance of glorious 
war." The book containing the photographs 
and autographs of the Generals of the Union 
army, is here. The ladies are dressed partially 
in the costume of officers, bearing the insignia 
of rank. The booth is very appropriately in 
charge of Miss Margaret Worth, daughter of 
the late General, who was a resident of our 
city. The Ladies assisting her are : 

Miss Sprague, Miss Mary Spragiie, Miss 
Lizzie Worth, Miss Nelly Tremain, Miss Mary 
De Camp, Miss Mary Cagger, Miss Mary Hil- 
ton, Miss Mary Sandford, Miss Jessie Mon- 
teath, Miss Libby Mclntyre, Miss Mary 
Kearney, Miss Courtney, Miss Kate Vernam, 
and Miss Boot, 

THE JAPANESE BOOTH. 

The far East is well represented. Its booth 
is striking and characteristic, and the articles 
are eminently distinctive. Chinese lanterns 
(which are appropriated by Japan notwith- 
standing the name), are suspended from the 
cornice, and the skillful handiwork of this 
nation is displayed in great profusion. The 
ladies in attendance are arrayed in costumes 
which Minister Pruyn would find no difficulty 
in recognizing. The pendent queue and the 
variegated garments are unmistakable, but 
the faces belong to another and fairer race. 
The ladies in attendance are : 

Mrs. A. Johnson, Mrs. Alfred Van Sant- 
voord, Miss Mary Johnson, Miss Julia Douw, 
Miss Susie Barnaum, Miss Katy V. R. Elmen 
dorf. 

The gentlemen assisting are Mr. Jphn Huff, 
Mr. Townsend Lansing. Mr. Lucien Barnes, 
cashier. 



THE KINDERHOOK BOOTH. 

There are no articles better made than 
those donated by the ladies of Kinderhook, 
and they have an irresistible way of discov- 
ering just what the saunterer wants, and pleas- 
ing him in the selection. The temptation to in- 
vest is difficult to resist, and the plethora of the 
pocket is easily relieved. Children's clothing, 
sofa pillows, breakfast shawls, crib comforters, 
just the things for the season, with a great va- 
riety of fancy and useful articles may be here 
procured. They are all from the home of one 
of our Presidents. Don't fail to call on our 
Kinderhook friends. The ladies in attend- 
ance are : 

Miss Lydia Van Allen, Mrs. Wm. H. Tobey, 
Miss Cassie Pruj'n, Mrs. Jas. Lathrop, Miss 
Alida Graves, Miss M. E. Bain, Miss Judith 
A. Grant, Miss Kate C. Van Dyck. 

THE TROY BOOTHS. 

We have been confidently expecting, all the 
week, an article from a Troy gentleman, fully- 
describing the Troy booths. We have not 
received it ; and, at the last moment, are 
compelled to make a hasty reference to them ; 
a reference so hasty that it cannot do them 
any kind of justice. The citizens of Troy 
have entered into the spirit of the Bazaar 
with the utmost enthusiasm and energy} 
They have devoted themselves to the work 
with a zeal which has elicited the applause 
of all. Their booths are not excelled in the 
beauty of their decorations, and are filled 
with a vast variety of rich, beautiful and 
useful articles. Their sales have been re- 
markably large. The ladies attending booths 
are not surpassed in the charming grace with 
which they perform their duties, and the in- 
dustry with which they have labored. Troj 
has, indeed, evinced a spirit which entitles it 
to the highest credit, and which establishes 
its claim to the possession of a liberal and 
generous character. We wish that we might 
refer to her part in the Bazaar in a more 
adequate and just manner, but are unable to 
do 30 at present. 

The ladies who have attended these booths 
are: 

Supervision Committee. — Miss Southwick, 
Mrs. Thacher, Mrs. Dauchy, Miss Blatchford, 



134 



THE CANTEEN 



Mae. 5. 



Matrons. — Mrs. James Foraytli, Wm. A. 
Shepard, J. McConihie, E. 0. Eaton, J. W. 
Fuller, C. Yand^rwerkcn, D. A. Wells, Wm. 
Barton, Wm. C. Hagan, G. G. Wolfe, Thos. 
Coleman, Marcus P. Ball, Chas. P. Haott, 
Wm. H. Young, John B. Kellogg, Clarence 
AVillard, Wm. Orr, Wm. H. Manning, Mary 
Thacher, A\^m. Taylor, R. D. Bloss, Wm. 
Calder, Baerniann, R. D. Starkweather, Hugh 
Rankin, Wm. Madden, Wm. Hart, Holmes, 
Wildman. 

Young Ladies. — Misses Mary Forbes, Fanny 
Shepard, Jeannie Gould, Sallie Gould, H. 
Cramer, Phebe Warren, Annie Kennedy, 
Mary McConihie, Mary Thompson, Addie 
Galusha, Clara W. Dana, Annie L. Davis, 
Sarah White, Mary Seymour, Waterford, 
Hattie Seymour, Waterford, Gertrude Ford, 
Lansingburgh, Mary Gillespie, Fannie Gilles- 
pie, Kate Warner, Mary T. Ball, Mary Dan- 
iels, Fanny Calder, Frank Townsend, Annie 
Kellogg, Hattie McDoual, L. Silliman, Anna 
Orr, Ally B. Corbin, Annie Jermain, Eliza- 
beth Peck, Sarah Manning, Mary House, 
Libbie Dorlon, Emma Ingraham, Julia Rey- 
nolds, Annie Bardwell, Lottie Clark, Kate 
Townsend, Fanny Mann, Mary L. Benson, 

Boutwell, Celia Perry, Delia Dauchy, 

Lamport, Alice Blair, Fanny Burdett, 

Mary Alden, M. Arms, Laura Dorchester, 
Sarah Curtis, Ally Moore, Josie Baermann, 
Mary Hogan, Fanny Puvault, Mary Reynolds, 
Mary Smith, Lizzie Bussey, Julia Fremere, 
M. Ingram. 

THE ENGLISH BOOTH. 

We e.xpected a description of the English 
Booth, which would have done it full justice, 
from hands thoroughly familiar with it. It is 
not at hand, and we have only time to say 
that the Booth is inferior to none, whether 
its e.vternal appearance, its interior arrange- 
ments and display, or its results, are considered. 
The arms of St. George appropriately decorate 
it, and the daughters of St. George maintain 
the reputation of their country. They are : 

Misses Tweddle, Belle Tweddle, Mrs. 

Alfred White, and Mrs. J. A. Reed, assisted 
by Misses Colby, Hand, Alice Lacey, Jose- 
phine Austin, Headlani, Lizzie Ileadlam, 

Cooper, Fcarey, Stuart, Thompson, Lathrop, 
Warrington, Redfleld, and the Misses Wiles 



A gentleman being asked what he had for 
dinner, replied, "A lean wife roasted, and the 
ruin of man for sauce." What did the din- 
ner consist of? Spare rib and apple sauce. 

A rebel paper declares that unless they can 
recover East Tennessee, they can get no salt- 
petre. But even if they can, Ealtpetre won't 
save them. 



Canticles for the Canteen. 

KUMEER TWO. 

Sing a song of sixpence, that ancient institution, 

That has been known among us ever since tlie 
Revolution ; 

Or, as that rather foreign coin is out of circula- 
tion, 

It is no crime to name a dime unto this Feder.il 
nation. 

Once on a time, then, dwelt a dime of some- 
what high pretensions, 

Whose notions of himself were stretched into 
these broad extensions : 

" One dime is just as good as ten, whatever 
tables preach us ; 

A part is greater than the whole, our mathe- 
matics teach us." 

" Stand for your rights ye copper cents, against 

all usurpations : 
Against all dolorous claims lift up confederate 

protestations ; 
Strike a bold stroke, and burst the yoke, and 

break the silver collar I " 
So saying, the indignant dime seceded from the 

dollar. 

Ah ! there was dolor soon enough among the 
wayward fractions, 

And there were mutterings then and there, and 
loud dissatisfactions : 

" One cent is just as good as ten, whatever 
tables preach us, 

A part is greater than the whole, our mathe- 
matics teach us." 

But through the clamor and the whirl of 
strange things done and spoken, 

Its silver circle, after all, the dollar kept un- 
broken ; 

And the world went on the old way, and every 
youthful scholar 

Continued the old ditty of, " ten dimes m-ake 
one dollar." 

01 



KOBERX S. McMUKUY, 

APOTHECARY, 

And Dealer iu every variety of 

FRENCH, ENGLISH, GERMAN d: AI>£ERICAN 

PERFUMERY, 

Bruslies, and lancy Toilet Goods, 

494 BROADWAY, - - ALBANY, 

Comer of Maiden Lane. 



How the moon's fair, pale light and its , 
magic pass away, when it is brought near by 
the telescope, as when the future becomes the 
present. 



Removal. 
ANTHONY FISK'S SONS 

WILL KKMOVE on or ulioul the Irf of May, 
to .'ilfl Bio;icKv:iy, wljci-o tliey will kcpii con- 
stantly on hand a lurgj sUuk of School and Jliscel- 
limeouB Books, toyother with Photograph Albums, 
and a liu-tje assortment of Fancy and Staple Station- 
ery, lilank liooks made to order on short notice. 
All new publications received as soon ns published. 
ANTUONY FISKS .SONS, 

71 State Street. 



S. R GRAY, 

38 STATE STREET, 

ALBANY. 
BOOK^«, STAXIO.^KKV, 

PHOTOGMrHIC ALBUMS, 

Aud other Articles connected with the Trade. 

Sold Wholesale & Eetail. 




DANIEL L. WEAVER, - 

The largest and smallest 

UMBRELLAS, PAEASOLS,PAMSOLETTES, 

etc., etc., 

ALL OF THE BEST MATERIAL, 

Constantly on hand and made to order, at 

■1© CJreeii street, 49 

-AJLBANY-, N-. Y. 



VAN RENSSELAER SKATING PARK. 

STRANGERS IN THE CITY, DURING THE 
continuance of the Army Relief Bazaar, can ' 
obtain admission to this Park for 25 cents. Cars 
leave the Exchange every ten minutes. The signal 
for skating ie a red ball on the flagstaff at foot of 
State street, by day, and a red Ught at night. 



A.D. SHEPARD & CO.'S 

F-A.T E 3Sr T 
SELF-RAISING 

FLOUR, 

JUST INTRODUCED, 

Isi tlic Best, ]V[o!!it Economical and 
jVIost Healtliful FIoiu- in use. 

It is pnt up in G-lb. packages, and sold by moat 
of the grocers. Every housekeeper should ti-y it. 

33 EP OT: 
No. 9 EXCHANGE STREET, 

S. Y. PAY'N, Aeent. 



J. IS. llACiER, 

farm:ei?,s' hotel 

42 Washington Avenue, 

ALB ANY-. 



J. A. O'BKIE'V, 

DEALER DT HEAD DRESSES, DEESS CAPS, 

13 O N KT K T S , 

RIBBONS, LACES, &c., 

45 I^'ortli Pearl St., 

Between Steuben Street aud JIaiJeu Lane. 



Mar. 5. 



THE CANTEEN 



135 



TWEDDLE HALL MUSIC STOKE, 

(next door to hall entrance.) 
SS State Street. 

Hazelton Brothers Piano Fortes, 

Znabe & Go's. Baltimore Pianos, 

Calenberg & Vaupel's New York Pianos, 

Marshall & Traver's "Parlor Gem." 

Only agency for Prince & Co.'s uneqnaled Melode- 

onB and Ihirmoniunis, and Ciirbait, Needbam 

&. Co.'e nneiitialed Melodeous and 

Harmoniums. 

' AMERIC.VN AND FOKKIGN 

SHEET MUSIC AND MUSIO BOOKS, 

.STE.VTTON & FOOTES 

CELEBRATED BRASS INSTRUMENTS. 

MARTINS AND OTHEK GUITAES, 

And all kinds of Musical iustrnraents and merchan- 
dise. Low prices, fair dealing, and all goods 
warranted to prove as represented. 



W. F. SHERWIN. 



J. COLLIER. 



GENTS' FUENISHING EMPOEIUM, 

i6-i ifc 464 BROADWAY. 



NEW YORK 

CLOTHING HOUSE, 



Shirts and Collars made to order, 

Also, Agents for the Celebrated 

Wheeler & 'Wilson Sewing Machine, 



JOHN A. FERRISS, 

Importer and Dealer in 

China, Glass and Earthen "Ware, 

LOOKI.\G GLASSbS, &c., 
NO. '^eS RIVTEK. STREET, 

TROY N. Y. 



HOUCK'S HOTEL., 

No. 74 Washington Avenue, 
ALBA]>nr, N. Y, 



CHRISTIAN HOUCK, - Proprietor. 
J. A. HOUCK, - - - Agent. 



WATCHES, JEWELRY 

AND 

SILVER WARE. 

■w m. >V E i>" » E L L. , 

(late Wendell & Feltman,) 

IMroRTEU OF 

Watches, Clocks, Bronzes, Diamonds, 

Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Eye 

Glasses and Spectacles, and 

Paris Fancy Goods, &c, 

deali:k in 

SILVER AND PLATED "WAKE, 

Ricli Jeweli-y, Jtc. 

Fine Watches and Chronometers carefully re^ 
paired by experienced workmen. 

WM. WENDELL, 
4S0 Broadway, opposite Stanwix Hall 




»9 State Street, Albany, TS. IT. 

L. D. IIUTCHINS, Proprietor. 

CHOICE GOODS FOR CIVIC and MILITARY 
SUITS, to be made to order in first class e^le, 
at short notice. Also Fine Ready-Made Clothing 
and Furnishing Goods for Gents and Boys. 



LATHAM, 

"THE" HATTER, 

558 BROADLY AY, 

OPPOSITE DELAVAN HOUSE. 



FEOK'S HOTEL, 

ON THE EUROPEAN FLAN. 

(Late McOardle's.) 
5SO & 532 Broadn-ay 

AND 

37 and 39 James Street, 

ALBANY, N, Y. 

DEEATA.^' PECK, 

PROPRIETOR. 



EOOKI.'VCi Ciil.ANNEN, 

AVINDOW CORNICES, 

CONSOLE TABLES, 
MAEBLE SLABS AND BRACKETS, 

PORTRAIT AND PICTURE FRAMES, 

Of exquisite design and quality, never before offered 
in this city. 



ENGRAVINGS AND LITHOGRAPHS 

Picture Cord and Tumela, LookioB Glass Plate 
JOHl\ PEADWEEE, 

MANUFACTURER, 
No. IS NORTH PEARL SX., 

ALBANY, N. T. 



B. W. CAMPBEEE, 

DEALER IN 

CLOAKINGS, SHAWLS, 

AND 

HOOF SKI3?l,TS. 

And Manufacturer of Pine and Fashionablo 

CEOAKS A:\» MA.IIXIEEAS, 

6 TWEDDLE HALL, ALBANY. 

ALL THOSE DESIRING A FASHIONABLE 
and nicely made ai-ticle, will he satisfied by an 
examination that this is the place to leave their 
orders. 



JAS. W. mORAIN'CiE, 

PRACTICAL 

UPHOLSTERER. 
WINDOW SHADES, 

Gnt Cornices, Lace Curtains, Cords, 

Tassels, Shade Hollands, 

Bedding, Feathers, &c., 

39 NORTH PEARL STREET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



K. T. R. EA!\SE>'CH &, CO.. 

Ladies and Gent's Pumishing Store, 

AND 

SHIRT & COLLAR MANUFACTORY, 

554 BROAB-tVAY. 

AGENTS FOR 
GROVER & BAKER S. BI. CO. 



D. L. BABCOCK, 

DEALER IN 

"WOOD J^1:^1D COJ^J-i, 

Yard Oomer of Franklin and Bassett Sts,, 

ALBANY. 

Lehigh, Lackawanna, Peach Monntain, VTiite Ash, 
Cumberland and Blacksmith COAL. 

Hickorv Hard Maple, Beach, -Oak, Hemlock. 



' AVhite and Yellow Pine WOOD. 



l^ Hope is the parent of " 111 try." But for it 
where were the noble galaxy of statesmen, war- 
riors and inventors that shine so brightly in tl>e 
finnament of earth's history. For instance, Fulton, 
Morse and Wing. The latter has fully realized bis 
fondest hope in the production of tb« tiour of the 
family— Wing's Union Flour. 



136 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 



VitEMV Aytn MEAIXII'IX, 

STVl.rs OF 

FEENOH NOTE PAPERS & ENVELOPES, 

stamped with luiliaU* 
A Plate, and SO finely engraved Cards for $1.50, at 

NE"WCO]MB &. Go's, 
634 BROADWAY, 524 

Near the Delavun Iluuse. 

W. J. & R. H. SCOTT, 

Manufaclurere and Dealers iu 

j?lilitary, Fire Deiiartiiieut, 

Theatrical and Oivic Association Goods, 

yiliE - ARMS, FISHING TACKLE, ORNA- 
MENTS, SPANGLES, MILITARY AND 
NAVY BUTTONS, GILT LACES, 

CORDS, &c., &c., 

PICKPOCKET-PROOF POCKETS, 

Marking Juk and i<tamps fin- Clothing, Sti-ntil 
Plates and Branding Irons. 

No. 60 State St,, at the Sign of the Big Pistol 
and Gun, 

A-LBANY, N. Y. 
Sword, Pistol and Gun Repairing done at short 
notice. Old ^una and pistols taken in trade. 
Second hand );iin8 and pistols Bold on commission. 
We will warrant all onr jjuns sold, and if we cannot 
satisfy the purchaser we will refund the money. 



FRANK H. LITTLE, 
book$kl,l,i:r & sxaxio^ek. 

No. 83 State Street. 



Books in Every Department of Literature, 

STAPLE AND FANCY STATIONERY, 

raOXOGR.A.PH: A.LBXJIMS, 

Stereoscopes & Stereoscopic Pictures, 

liAW AND PENSION OLAMi..>$, 

83 State Street, South Side. 



NEW YORK LACE STORE. 

tiEO. F. I'AKKI.^GXO.'V, 

7 North Pearl Street, 

OPPOSITE TWEDDI,E UALI,, ALBANY, 

A.ND FORMERLY OF 

eaa Uroaaway, n. Y. City, 

IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING, IN ADD! 
tion to his Extensive Assortment of Rich Laces 
and Embroideries, all the latest Novelties iu that 
line. 

SPENCEU'S CIIEMI.SETTS AND SLEEVES 

Made up and to Order. 
GEO, P, PARRINGTON, 

7 NORTH PEARL ST. 



HAEYET E. WATSON, 

UPHOLSTERY, 

NO. 8 PLAIN STREET, 

ALBANY. 

Skillful Workmen, Low Rents, 
Light Expenses, 

A Good Place to Buy. 



WAGER & PALES, 

Manufacturers and Wholesiile Dealers in 

STOVES, WARES, 

NO. 275 RIVER STREET, 
XKOY, N. Y. 

J.\ME9 W.4GER. ANDREW B. PaLES. 



lIEieRK'K*^ 

AEMY AND NAVY PILLS. 
Tlie ^Vholc IVorld IJuited. 

Sick People Think, 

AFTER WHICH ACT, 

HERRICK'S SUGAR COATED 
PILLS. 

CHILDREN CRY FOR TIIEM. 




rpil REMARKABLE 

I American remedy 



carrvHit; the world' by 
storm. Over live million's 
of boxes are sold annu- 
ally. Composed entirelv 
of Flowers, Roots, Bal- 
sams and Extracts — their 
effect on the human sys- 
tem is ideasaut, satisfiic- 
tory and successful. Act- 
ing directly on the blood, 
ylands, solids and tiuids of 
the body, their use is at- 
tended with the hapjiicst 
effects. In sudden attacks 

of diseases, one or two 

doses almost always cures. In old standing cases 
td sickness, small doses — repeated frequently — so 
cleanse the system that good health is the result. 
No change in employment or diet is necessary. 
Thev never cause sore mouths, swelled joints, acli- 
iug "limbs, etc., as do luany other kinds. Thev are 
warranted to give satisfaction, or the money will be 
refunded. They are considered cheaper, sjifer, 
pretier, and in all' respects superior to anv purgative 
pill in the world. 

In many cases, where the dreadful ravages of ul- 
ceration had laid bare ligament and bone, and where 
to all .ippearance no human means could save life, 
patients have, by the use of these Pills, been re- 
stored to good health ; (lie devouring disease having 
been completely eradicated. 

In consecineuce of the pleasantness of their opera- 
tion thev are universally used in every section of 
our wide-extended country where they .are made 
known, and are fast suiicrsediiig everv ofher prepa- 
ration of professed similar import. Up'wards of forty 
thousand cases have been certified as cured, solely 
from their use, since the introduction of them into 
the United States, thus establishing the fact beyond 
all doulit that Herrick's Pills cure the (apparently) 
mo.sf opposite diseases by the one simple act of con- 
tinually evacuating the' bowels until the disease 
gnves way ; therefore, whatever may be said of the 
Theory, the utility of Practice is now beyond all 
doubt. 

E;y The discovery of coating a Pill with sugar, 
emanated \yith Dr. Herrick. All others are counter 
feits, and, if used, will do harm, and disappoint the 
sick. Herrick's Pills are elegantly put up, 30 iu a 
box, with a large sheet of directions, and sell for 25 
cents per box ; 5 boxes for $1. 

Sold by dealers everywhere. 



Herrick's Kid Strengthening Plasters. 

The Orent Sri-engtlicncr nnd Pnin Destroyer. 

The Best iuid Cheapest Hou.sehold Remedy in the 
■\\orld. ' 

These renowned Plasters cure pains, weakness, 
and distress iu the side anil breast, in live liours. 
Indeed, so certain are they to do this, that the pro- 
prietor warranls them. Spread from resin, balsams 
and gums, on beautiful kid leather, renders them 
peculiarly^ iidapted to the wants of females and 
others, riieir amdicatiou is uiiiversal— eipially to 
the strong niau, tiie IVebli' woman and the delicate 
infant To each aud all they will prove a balm and 
Jl blessing. 

Their use is ajreeahle, and without annoyance 



or trouble. Each plaster will wear from one to 
four mouths, and iu rheumatic complaints, .sprains 
and bruises, frequently effect cures when all other 
remedies fail. Full directions will be fonnd on the 
back of each. I'ublic 8]ie«kers, vocalists and minis- 
ters of the gospel, and i>thers, will strengthen their 
lungs and iminove their voices by wearing them on 
their breast. Price 25 cents. 




To Ministers of the Gospel and Others. 

Dr. Ilerrick has secured tlie only right to 
maiiufacliiie 

DR. PERRIN'S FUMIGATOR, 

A New and eui-pafB- 
injriy HUcrci^Hful 
romedv for Catarrh, 
Broiiofiitis, Minieter's 
Hore throat, offensive 
<lisc]iarii:e from the 
head, lioareeneBS, irri- 
lalimi of the niem- 
bi-aues of the iiosej 
throat, &c. This i*e- 
niedy is smoked in a 
eonunon pipe, and 
blowing the emoke out 
of the nose, producing 
a delifjhtful sensation, and impaning an agreeable 
odor to the breath. It is bo simple that it maybe 
used by a chiid ten years old. Being slightly exhil- 
irating* iu its effects,' it soothes the mind when over- 
taxed with business cnres, relieving it so as to in- 
duce sweet and i-efreshing sleep. 

Tobacco smokers may mix a small quantity f>f it 
with their tobacco, an'd thus obtain tlie nie(licinal 
effects while enjoying their favorite luxury, and albO 
a fine aroma to the breath. 

" He that will not reason is a bigot, 
He that cannot reason is a fool. 

Catanh may be known by some of the following 
symptoms : 

Catarrh causes partial deafness. 

CatJirrh causes noise in the ears. 

Catarrh causes weak and watery eyes. 

Catari-b causes fullness and pressure in the bead. 

Catarrh causes nervous headache. 

Catarrh causes pain over tlie brows. 

Catarrh eausea confusion of the mind. 

Catarrh causes failing memory. 

Cat;irrh causes nervous excitability. 

Catarrh causes indisposition to labor. 

Catarrh Ciuises bad breath. 

Catiirrh causes bad taste in the moi\th. 

Catuirh causes offensive discbarges. 

Catarrh causis Bronchitis. 

Catarrh causes Consumption. 

Catarrh cause.s mucus and slime in the throat. 

Ei^ It is put up in one dollar packages, with fall 
directions for using, and will be sent by mail on 
receipt of the price, post paid. Or, a sample 
sutficient for a trial will be sent in a letter, on 
receiiit of twenty-five cents in money or postage 
stamps. Direct all letters to 

L. 11. HEinacK, W. D., 
Drawer 113, Post Otiice, Albany, N. Y. 



LUNOH KOOM, 

North Peai-1 Street, Albany, 
By «'It,I.IAM W. KAC'E. 

Oysters, Game, and every Delicacy of the seaBon, 

Served in the best style. 

Wines, Liquors, Ales and Segars, of the 

CHOICEST BR.AJSrr>S. 



" THE LATEST SENSATION." 



CIIURCIIILL k DENISO^^'S 
New Photograph Establishment, 

No. 522 Broadway, 

Between Maiden Lane and Steuben Street, 

EXTENSIVE, 

CONVENIENT 

AND ELEGANT. 



Mar, 5. 



THE CANTEEN 



137 



Academy of Music. 

Tbe Tickot-of Leave- Man still contimics toattrat-t 
large aUiUences Xa) tliis favorite and t';u>liionuble place 
of arniiftement. The piece ilself is deserving; of more 
coiiHidcratioii than time or anarii will permit at pre- 
sent. The Ticket of Luave-AIan incnlcatea amoral 
worthy the altentiim of all chusses of our citizeuH. 
Crime is depicted in ltd njunt ^'lowing coloi-s, with 
all the asBociuted Unavurv dependent theieon ; and 
all who have wittieyete<f the representiition niuHt 
admit that the plot, Hcenery and im^ersoiialion of 
the chanu'ters are ex<'ellent, from beginning to end. 

The Ticket-of-Leave-Man will keep poBBCssion of 
the Academy for some time. 

The London Timrs, m speaking of thia great 
moral draiiia, metitionea fact to whicli the provincial 

gress of Great Uritain and Ireland has given eou- 
rmation . 

A clerk who had absconded from Liverpool with 
£2,500, the pro^_)ertvof his employers, after visiting 
many places, arrived at Hirmlngbam ahont o.o'clock, 
and aHer talking aome refreshment, went to a popu- 
lar place of amusement, to wbile away an hour. 
As it hapi>ened, the piece wliich was being per- 
formed on tiie occjision of this visit, wa» the Ticket- 
of-Leave-AIan, and the guilty man seems to have 
drawn a moral from tlie representation, for when 
the scene in which the interview between Iluwk- 
shaw. the detective, and the Ticket-of- Leave-Man 
took place, Parker, the clerk, became eo affected, 
that he went out of the theatre, got three envelopes, 
and sent £1,500 back to his emplovera. 
Ob ! the memorable t<;aching8 ot' .Shaksneare, 
" 1 have heard 
That guilty creatures sitting at a play 
Have, by the very cunning of the scene, 
Been struck so to the soul, that presently 
They have proclaimed their malefactions." 

Hamlet, 2d Act. 



s. €. ukaux a CO., 

a n o c E R s 

AND DEALERS IN 

Fine Teas, Pure OofFees, Fruits, &c., 

124 STATE STREET, 

(let door above State Geological Rooms,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Samdbl C. Bradt. Wm. McKown. 



R I l> Ci ^V A V A. CO., 

LICENSED PLUMBERS, 

No. 121 State Street, 

AI.KANY, N. Y. 



CHEAP CASH STORE! 

THOMAS H. WILES, 
Dealer in English, French & Domestic 

DRY GOODS, 

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 

IVo. 50 South Pearl Street, 

AI>BABiY. 




GROVE Ll & BAKER'S 

CKLKBRATKU ELASTIC STITCH 

SE vVING MACHINES 

Were awarded tlie highest premiums over all com- 
petitors at tlie State Kairs of New York, Vermont, 
Iowa, Indiana, Micliifran. Illinois, Kentucky, Penn- 
ey Wania, <>luo, and Oreifon, and at every respectable 
Institute and County Fair held in 1863. 

Salea-rooms, 495 Broadway, Hew York, 

342 RIVER STREET, TKOY- 



BAOOlf & STIOKNETS, 

Uanufacttu'crt- and Wholesale Dealers in 

COFFEE, SPIOES, 

Saleratus, Oream Tartar, Mustard, &c, 

Nos. 37 anil :i9 Demi niitl 11 Exchange St**., 

ALBANY, N Y. 

To teat the quality of the CoH'ee, order up au Extra 
cup from the ** Refreshment Oonimittee." 



GEORGE BRISTOL & Co., 

Betailers and Jobbers in 

DRY GOODS, 

OB THE CASH SYSTEM, 

69 Conzresa Street, Corner of Third, 

Rand's Building, TROY, N. Y. 

Geo. Bristol- Geo H, McFnrlantl. Andrew M. Church 



WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN 

BONNETS, RIBBONS, SILKS, 

SATINS, AETITIOIAL FLOWERS, &c., 
No. 540 Broiid^vay, 

ALBAIfY. 



LAWXor* & nEvoo;^, 

WHOLESALE GROCERS, 

No 17 State Streex, 

ALBAFZ, - - - N, T, 



GEO. H. LAWTOH. 



CHA3. B. HEYDON 



J. H. & J. L ABBOTT, 

PROPOSE TO DONATE ONE THOUSAND 
Card Photo,ij;raplis for tlie benefit of the Sani- 
tary Baziuir, the pictures to be made of any persons, 
either single or in groups, belonging to the ditferent 
Booths, in their Cuutuinea. Come one, come all, 
free of expense, as early as possible. 



CEOXHU^G EMPOieiUM. 

DAVIS, OEAIT & WILSON, 

DEALERS IN 

FINE CLOTHING, 

FTTRNISHING GOOUS, &c.. 
*7-i & 4174. 

BROADWAY (Marble Hall), ALBANY. 



At,I.EI\ & CIJRXISS, 

Importers of and Dealers in Builders' and Cabinet 

EC -A. K, ID "'i^ -A. K. E , 

Cutlery, Shovels, Mill and Cross-Out Saws, 

NAILS, SPIKES, ETC., 

NOS. 33 & 37 STATE STREET, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

HIROW W. ALLKN. JOSEPH 8. CURTISS. 



JULIA KIDOWAT. 



UEHMAN n. BOSS. BUMDRD NEBBTTT, 



Pumps, Water Closets, Bathing Apparatus, Kitchen 

Ranges, Cast, Wrought, and Galvanized 

Iron Pipes, etc., ete. 

t^" The trade svpplicd at liberal discount. ,^1 



I.. I»RUY']\ A SON, 

SnCCESSORS TO 

Pruyii, Vosburgh &. Co., and Pruyn, Marble &. Co., 
Importers of nnd Dealers In 

FOREIGN AND AMERICAN HARDWARE 
CUTLERY. 

IRON, NAILS, SHOVELS, MILL AND CROSS- 
CUT SAWS, &e.. 

No. 39 STATE ST., ALBANY. 

LANSING PRUYN. FRANCIS S. PKUTB. 



T^wedclle Hall Drug Store. 
EI>^VI.-\' A. CI^AHr, 

CHEMIST AND PHARMACEUTIST, 

DEALER IN 

r)RTJGrS, MKDICIT^ES, 

CHEMICALS AND ESSENTIAL OILS, 

Inipurted Xoilet Ooods, 

Perfumery, &c. 

5 XWEI>I>I.E IIAI.I., 

ALBANY. 



VAi^ HEUSEN & CHAREES. 

Wliolesale and Retail Dealers in 
CROCKERY, a-LA.SS 'WA.RSi, 
CHINA DEPOT, MARBLE HALL, 
470 Di-oad>vny and 11 James St., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

The largest and most complete Crockery Store. 

in the United States. 



:%'. B. niEES, 

IMPORTER OF 

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, 
and l>calei- in 

COP'FIN XRIM:]VII]SrGrS, 

Bar Iron, Nails, Mill and Cross Cut Saws, &c. &c, 
:%0. «S SXAXE SXKEEX, 

CORNER UF JAMKS, ALBANY, N. Y. 



BOARI>lIA.A & ORAVS 

PATENT I.Ml'ROVED 
INSULATED IRON Rl.tl AND FRAME 

PIANO FORTES, 

Warerooms and Factory, 

oor.;broadway & north ferry sts., 

Alltanj', i>'. V. 

A-ddress— "SVm. McCammon, 

ALBANY^ N. Y. 



138 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 5. 




EDITED BY 



MK. SMITH. 



ALBANY, SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1864. 



The End. 
Our present number closes the regular 
series of the The Canteen. The paper 
was started with the intention of issuing 
twelve numbers. Advertisements were se- 
cured upon that basis, and when this was 
projected and being arranged, it was thought 
that the Fair would last only two weeks. 
The public demands that it sliall be continued 
for a longer period, and the Managers have 
wisely yielded to the demand. We may, 
therefore, deem it advisable to issue a supple- 
mental number, ne.\t week, in order that the 
record of the Bazaar may be completed. If 
this is done, due notice will be given. 



Oui Last Gurgle. 
To lay aside the pen is more grateful than 
to take it up. During the last two weeks 
we have swung it rapidly, if not gracefully, 
and fearfully, if not fearlessly. We are per- 
fectly conscious that our work could have 
been done much better, and, indeed, we think 
we could have done it better ourselves. We 
humbly acknowledge that we have not 
profited as we ought by the suggestions 
which have been kindly volunteered, for when 
one set of men told us that we were too per- 
sonal and pungent, and another set told us 
that we were too dull aud pointless, we might 
have struck upon the happy mean of saying 
nothing at all. Undoubtedly there have been 
stupid things in our columns, hut unfortu- 
nately we had not the corps of a magazine at 
work for us, and, what is infinitely worse, 
our criticizing readers themselves wouldn't 
write, as they ought in fairness to have done, 
and thus made our paper by far the most 
brilliant ever published here or elsewhere. 
Advertisers, too, kept flowing in upon us, 
narrowing our space aud crowding out a vast 
variety of most excellent matter. We pro- 
tested, of course, most earnestly, but our 
business managers, who limit us strictly to 
our editorial labors, were inexorable, and 
pointed with a good deal of force to similar 
papers published in places whose literary 
repute is so high that classical names have 
been given them (by themselves) — papers 
which were all filled with advertisements, 
save one or two columns, or a page at most. 
We were effectually silenced, and have since 
then attended exclusively to our own depart- 
ment. 



We are gratified to be informed, as we have 
been, that in spite of all these weighty disad- 
vantages our paper has given general satis- 
faction. The public is certainly very generous, 
and has our hearty thanks. When we recol- 
lect what an unknown sea we ventured upon, 
and what a small craft we employed, we are 
amazed to think that we have not been over- 
whelmed by the roaring waves. If it does 
not demonstrate skillful piloting, it must im- 
ply an indulgence on the part of the waves 
which we had no reason to expect. If it 
cannot be said that we 

Command 
Even by the gentle motion of tlie hand, 
it argues a kind obedience in the public which 
answers the same purpose. This kindness of 
the public will be gratefully remembered, and 
when we get another chance to tickle it in a 
good cause, we shall improve it most assidu- 
ously. 

Many things have been sent us that we have 
been obliged to lay aside for the very good 
reason that there is no law which can make 
a Canteen hold more than a certain quantity. 
If its capacity is a quart it can't hold a gallon, 
and certain unbending rules concerning the 
relation of labor to time, have prevented us 
from emptying and filling up more than once 
a day. Contributors who have failed of 
immortality will, we trust, not be too severe 
in their judgment of our poor innocent selves. 

We have aspired to nothing more than 
to present a faithful record of the great 
Bazaar. Our whole series forms such a record, 
and with that we must be content. In laying 
down our weapons, we are gratified if we 
have contributed anything, however humble, 
to the cause which is so near all our hearts. 
If our duty has been arduous, it has also been 
pleasant, and we shall cherish many grateful 
recollections of the kindness of friends, and of 
the beauty and glory which we have faintly 
pictured. 



The Success of the Bazaar. 

The Bazaar has proved a most brilliant 
success. It has exceeded all expectations. 
The most sanguine did nol look for such mag- 
nificent results. The unparalleled enthusiasm 
of the people was as unexpected as it is glorious 
and cheering. Their unstinted liberality has 
been exhibited no less than their patriotism, 
and both have united to give our city a prouder 
name and a more exalted position. 

This splendid success is due to the untiring 
efforts of all. Where all have labored so 
fatihfully and zealously, it would seem invidi- 
ous to mention some. But we shall be borne 
out by the public in according special praise 
to President Thacher and Secretary Hall for 
their indefatigable efforts, to Mr. Cuyler who 
has managed the difiicult and laborious de- 
partment of tickets and finances with un- 
equaled ability, to Messrs. Ilawley, Fassett 



and Knickerbocker, of the Building Commit- 
tee, and indeed to all the managers. The 
ladies, too, who have devoted their whole 
time to the arduous work assigned them, have 
given the Fair a brilliancy and success which 
none but tliey could accomplish. 

The great Bazaar will live in our memories 
forever as the greatest undertaking of our 
city. It has stamped itself upon our history, 
and itS influence will be felt for years. We 
shall look back to it with pride, and shall 
repeat its stories with an interest which time 
can hardly diminish. 

Army Eelief Bazaai^-A Grand Ball 
The Executive Committee of the Army Relief 
Bazaar have resolved to give a Grand Ball, 
which is to come off on Thursday evening, March 
17th. That it will be brilliant, the character 
of the Managers is a sufficient guarantee. They 
embrace many of the most distinguished men 
of the State. Tlie following is the Circular 
announcing the Ball : 

Army Relief Bazaar ) 

Albany, March 3, 1864. J 

The Executive Committee, in compliance 
with what seems to them the universal desire, 
have decided that their final effort to replenish 
the fund upon which the sick and wounded of 
our Army and Navy have come to rely so largely 
for aid and comfort, shall be in the form of a 
Ball, which, in our view of the vastness of their 
building, its acceptability of decoration and its 
general adaptation to the purpose in question, 
may well be made grand. 

Adhering to the policy which has governed 
them from the beginning, the Committee aim 
to make this Ball cosmoj olitan in character, and 
with that view, while non-exempting their im- 
mediate fellow -citizens, have drawn largely 
upon non-resident gentlemen of position and 
patriotism to give it character and efl'ect. 

The Ball will be given on Thursday evening, 
March 17th, under the direction of the follow- 
ing Managers and Committees : 

MANAGERS. 

.Albany— Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer, Gen. 
Peter Gansevoort, Gen. John Tayler Cooper, 
Thurlow Weed, Hon. Eli Perry, Peter Monteath, 
Lansing Pruyn, Clark B. Cochrane, Howard 
Towuscnd, Allred Wild, James Roy, Samuel H. 
Ransom, Jeremiah J. Austin, Alfred Van Saut- 
voord, Peter Cagger, Wm. H. Taylor, Arthur 
Bott. 

7>oy— Major Gener.il John E. Wool, U. S. A., 
J. Liaising Van Schoonhoven, Hon. James 
Koisyth, Hon. John A. Griswold, Joseph M. 
Warren, Hon. James Thorn, John F. Wiuslow 
Prof. David A. Wells, I. R. Prentice. 

Buffalo — Hon. William H. Fargo, Henry 
Richmond. * 

Rochester — W. A. Reynolds, Samuel Wilder. 

Aurora — Wm. H. Bogart, Henry Wells. 

Auburn — Hon. Theodore M. Pomeroy, Hon. 
Christopher Morgan. 

Syracuse — Hon. E. W. Leavenworth, Hon. 
Andrew U. White. 

Cazenovia — Henry Ten Eyck. 

Utica — Commodore Merviue, Publius V. 
Rogers. 

Schenectady — Hon. Piatt Potter, Hon. Chaun- 
cey Vibbard. 

Platlsburffh — Charles F. Norton., 

Saratoga Springs — Hon. James M. Cook. 

Ballslun Spa — Hon. Isaiah Blood. 

Kindcrhook — Hon. William H. Tobey. 

DIRECTORS OF DANCING AND MUSIC. 
Albany — J. Meredith Read, Chairman; J. 



Mar. 5. 



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139 



Howard King, Edwin Corning, Franklin Towu- 
Seud, Jolin H. Van Antwerp, Dudley Olcott. 

Troij — William A. Beach, Isaac McConihie, 
Jr., John L. B'lagg. 

COMMITTEE ON TICKETS AND FINANCE. 

Albany — Jacob C. Cuyler, Chairman ; Wil- 
liam H. Haskell, Cantine Tremper, R. V. De 
Witt, Jr. 

Troy— Benjamin H. Hall, Charles W. Tilling- 
hast. 

COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF BUILDING, ON 
DECORATIONS, VENTILATIONS, POLICE, 
&c. 

Henry Q. Hawley, Chairman ; William N. 
Fassett, Edmund Knickerbocker. 

COMMITTEE ON REFRESHMENT. 

Frank Chamberlain, Chairman ; Henry T. 
Buell, John T. McKuight. 

Dancing to commence at 10 p. m. 

Tickets, admitting one gentleman and two 
ladies, $5. Supper, &c , extra. 

As the proceeds of the Ball will go to the 
Sanitary Commission Fund, the Executive Com- 
mittee feel at liberty to call upon the press, 
generally, to publish their circular, as given 
above, in order that the people of the State may 
at once be informed of the action of the Com- 
mittee. 

By order of the Executive Committee. 

Geo. H. Teacher, President. 

Jno. Tatler Hall, Secretary. 



Flowers for the Booths, 

Mrs. DeWitt has supplied the numerous 
Booths from her own green-house with a great 
number of exquisite boquets. They have been 
much admired and have yielded the Bazaar 
over fifty dollars in money. 

The interest this lady has taken in the great 
eihibition, and her generous liberality in the 
numerous contributions she has made, are 
worthy of special commendation. 



We felt a due sense of our unworthi- 
ness, the other day, while sitting in a book- 
store where The. Canteen is sold. A youth less 
than five feet high entered, took one number 
of our paper and paid for it; but, on being 
asked if he would take the back numbers, 
replied: "No! I only buy this number to 
send to a friend in the country ; paper's so 
stupid, can't read it myself." 

It is the fate of true genius to fail of appre- 
ciation. Shakspeare was not appreciated in 
his lifetime, not even by himself. In this 
latter respect we trust we have the advantage 
of him. The late Mr. Thackeray used to 
relate that, while dining alone at a hotel in 
one of our western cities, he heard one 
waiter say to another : 

" Do you know that person V 

" No !" 

" That is the celebrated Mr. Thacker .'" 

" What has he done ?" 

" D— if I know !" 

Our friend, in the bookstore, had not the 
remotest idea of what we have done ! 



The name of Mrs. Henry T. Buel 
was inadvertently omitted from the list of 
the Refreshment Committee. 



Army Eelief Bazaar, 

RECEIPTS OF CASH, THURSDAY, MARCH 3. 

Admission tickets $1,487 2h 

" " Curiosity shop,. . 27.5 2.> 

" " Art Gallery 100 00 

Catalogues, 10 45 

United States Booth 358 80 

Yankee " 81 75 

Shaker " 97 Ol) 

Oriental " 123 50 

German " 101 00 

Schenectady " 74 01 

Spanish " 132 87 

panese " 14172 

Troy " 403 50 

Kiuderhook " 86 00 

Swiss " '. 73 50 

Italian " 79 50 

Russian " ,. 106 70 

Saratoga Spr'gs " 28 70 

Holland " 49 50 

Irish " 322 30 

Scotch " 202 00 

English " 158 00 

Gipsy " .■54 05 

Military " 183 15 

French " , 225 00 

Catalogues from Trophy Booth, 200 00 

Receiving Committee, 821 76 

Indian Wigwam 93 80 

Post Office 10 25 

Autogi-aphs and Photographs, 87 57 

Dining Room, 710 00 

Cloak Room 19 40 

Domestic, 13 68 

Ice Cream, 24 25 

Soda, 29 00 

Confectionery 153 00 

Total $7,098 27 

Poor Eichards. 
Every thing is going up, except the souls of 
rebels ; — 

.^5 Parson Brownlow says. 
All ye who fear, on stormy days. 
That lightning sharp may hurt you — 
Take tickets in our lotteries — 
Where better chance awaits you ; — 

As the Bazaar Fairies say. 
A rebel there was, who, after prayers. 
Went down on a rope for want of stairs ; — 

As Mother Goose says. 
See, the Dixian cavalry, see I 
A horse's tail where his head should be I 

^s she says again. 
Early in the Bazaar, and late to go out. 
Makes a man healthy, wealthy and stout ; — 

jls Poor Richard says. 
Failure to buy admits of no defense, 
The want of greenbacks worse than want of 

sense ;— 

As the Yankee Boothcrs say. 

|^W° The last three daj-s have been glori- 
ous days for the Bazaar, — glorious inside and 
outside. An avalanche of people has poured 
in, and their marks have been left in huge 
receipts. 

In Front of the Italian Booth. — " Mrs. 

; is this sofa cushion blue or green?" 

"Green, certainly!" "What makes you so 
certain that is green?" "Because / am not 
green." 

Gen. Bickley, the founder of the Knights 
of the Golden Circle, is in the Ohio peniten- 
tiary, moving in a circle neither very extend- 
ed nor golden. 



Books. 

It has been computed that there arc in ex- 
istence 10,.500,000 volumes of distinct works. 
Of these about 650,000 are in the English 
language. It may peiliaps be estimated that 
50,000 of these would repay perusal. At the 
rate of a hundred pages daily, this task would 
require the snug little lifetime of 500 years. 
It is plain to see from this that the art of 
printing has been introduced into the world 
at the wrong epoch. 

It is very well to talk about men of leisure 
like Enoch, and Methuselah and Noah reading 
650,000 volumes, but it cannot be done in 
these days. Perhaps, however, if they had 
had such a task they would not have lived so 
long. We should be sorry to have shortened 
their lives in any degree, but it is a sort of 
relief to wish that Mrs. Wood and Miss 
Braddon and the authors of Sunday school 
stories had lived in the days before the flood, 
so that people would have had time to read 
their countless productions, and so that the 
flood which swept off so many other abomi- 
nations might have carried these with them. 

I have been thinking over this subject, and 
have concluded not to undertake to master 
English literature. And furthermore, I have 
been seriously thinking in view of such ter- 
rific figures, that it is a matter of no small 
importance that readers, especially young 
readers, should pursue their reading on some 
reasonable system and not merely at random. 
If there are so many works to be read, it 
would seem to be important that we should 
have some principles to guide us in selecting 
those which are most to our profit. Here is 
a want for some competent hand to fill, a man- 
ual for readers to guide them \awhat they shall 
read and hnw they shall read. 

In the meantime I have a thought to pro- 
pose which I suppose will be condemned as 
heterodox by many wise people. Many of 
the books that we read are perused for the 
purpose of gleaning some few facts or thoughts 
from them, or to learn the current of the 
writer's mind. They are not worthy an at- 
tentive perusal, or at least may not be of impor- 
tance enough to us to justify it. In fact, there 
are but few books which really deserve and 
repay a careful and studious perusal. Every 
man of thought and character has such books. 
They are his pets, which he fondles and 
caresses with a loving care. He comes back 
to them with increasing delight. He reads 
them lovingly, and lingers over them coax- 
ingly. He sips them as we sip good wine, 
little by little, does not gulp them down like 
a tasteless sot. But such books are few, all 
others it is important to read rapidly to get 
what is in them without waste of time. 

Now my heterodox thought is this: It is of 
great importance for a man to form the habit 
of reading rapidly. There is the greatest 



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MiR. 5. 



difference in this particular in the habits both 
of men and cliildren. I know those who can 
read a book as fast as they can turn over the 
leaves, and this too not at the expense of a 
loss of the meaning. It is not he who reads 
slowest who gets out llie meaning most fully. 
Slow reading is often merely bad reading. 
They read slowly because thcj' have not 
trained tliemsclves to catch nimbly at the 
meaning of the sentences. Now, I say that 
this habit of rapid reading gives a man a vast 
advantage in the race of life. It saves him 
many weary hours and many an ache of eye 
and brain. 

The habit is the combined effect of quick- 
ness of vision and quickness of thought. 
When the child begins to read he reads letter 
by letter. By and by he karns to know the 
words at sight, and this is as far as most read- 
ers ever carry their training. But why stop 
here ? Cannot the eye and mind be trained to 
take in whole sentences as readily as when 
untrained they grasped the words ? Even 
more than this can often be accomplished. 
The eye can be trained to take in at a glance 
a whole page, and extract its meaning without: 
the tedium of verbal examination. Guizot, the 
historian, states somewhere that in his histo- 
rical studies it often became necessary for him 
to consult extensive books for inconsiderable 
facts, the verification of a d.,te or name, or the 
comparison of views. In turning over the 
pages of these authorities, he says he found his 
eye acquiring a peculiar dexterity and accu- 
racy. A mere glance at a page told him 
whether what he wanted was theie or not, 
and this enabled him to pass the volumes 
under inspection as rapidly as he could turn 
the leaves. 

It seems to me that this thought is worth 
attention. If this habit of rapid, and yet 
thorough, perusnl of books can be acquired, it 
is worth striving for. It is said that Alex- 
ander Hamilton possessed this ability in a 
remarkable degree. Put into his hands a 
volume, however large, at night, and in the 
morning he could tell everything that was in 
it. Life is short, literature is long; let us 
contrive to compress as nnich of the long into 
the short as we can. 

Doughnuts. 



The Biggest Thing Yet Drawn — A good 
joke was perpetrated at the expense of Dick- 
son, the architect, a few nijihts ago at tlie 
Bazaar. Wliile he was conversing with a 
party a waggish friend rushed up and grasping 
his hand, commenced congratulating him with 
" Big thing! big thing! You have drawn the 
biggest tiling of all." " Tlie deuce I have," said 
Dickson, " what is it ? " the prizes of a dozen 
or more schemes flitting through his mind. 
'Why, the plan of (his buikling, of course," 
was the response of tlie wag who is wanted 
to sei' at the Booths. 



ARMY RELIEF BAZAAR. 



BILL OF FARE. 



Turkey 25 

Cliicken, 25 

Toiiffue, 15 

Koiist Ham, 15 

Riiast ISeef, 15 

Corned Beef, 10 

Pork and Beans, 10 

Boiled Ham 10 

SHndwicbes 5 

A la mode Beef 15 



- PASTBT. 

Pie per piece 5 and 10 

Cake, 5 and 10 

Tarte, 5 

OYSTERS. 

Oysters raw, 25 

" stewed, 25 

" pickled, 23 

EXTRAS. 



Prairie Hens 25 

Quail, 38 

Ice Cream, 15 

Water Ices, 15 

Coffee per cup, 10 

Tea per cup, 10 



Cliicken Salad 15 

Charlotte de Kusse,. 20 

Jelly per glass, 15 

Lemonade, 5 

Blanc Mange, 10 

Crantjerry Sauce, ... 10 



OFFICERS OF THE BAZAAR. 

Hon. George H. Thacher, President. 
Hon. Eli Perky, Vice-President. 

Gesekal Directors. — Maj. Gen. John E. Wool, 
Troy: Brig. Gen. John T. Sprague, Albany; Maj. 
Henry A. Brigham, West 'IVoy ; Hon. John Cramer, 
Waterford i Hou. Hugh White, Cohoes ; Hon. Piatt 
Potter, Schenectady ; Hon. Theodore Miller, Hud- 
son ; Hon. Peter S. Dauforth, Middleburgh. 

Local DiitECToRs. — Erastus Corning, Joseph H. 
Ramsev, Harmon Pumpellv, Thomas Sebuyler, 
Petci- Monteath, Samuel H. liausom, Peter Cagger, 
Henry H. Martin, George Wolfovd, William H. De 
Witt,' Smith Briggs, Rufus H. Kiug, Tburlow Weed, 
Charles Van Bentbuyseu, Alexander .S. Johnson, 
Peter Gansevoort, Ezra P. Prentice, S. Oakley Van- 
derpoel, M. D., Lyman Tremain, Charles M. Jen- 
kins, Robert Boyd, Ahleu March, M. D., Joseph C. 
Y. Paige, Mason F. Cogswell, M. D., Thomas W. 
Olcott, John K.Porter, Franklin Towiii>elid, John 
Tweddle, Jolin Swiubiirne, M. D., William Barnes, 
Clark li. Cochrane, William A. Young, Jeremiah 
J. Austin, Henry Q. Hawley, Azariah E. Stiinson, 
Charles B. Kedfield. 

Manaoeus. — Tlie President and Secrclarv, Charles 
H. .Strong, James H. Armsby, M. D., S. Oakley 
Vauderpoel, M. !>., Henry Q. Hawley, .lacob C. 
Ciivler, Friiuk Chamberlain, Charles B. Redfield, 
Henry T. Buell, John II. Van Antwerp, Solomon 
Ilvde'man, Arthur Bott, Thomas Kearney, James 
M'cNaiiglitoii, John Tweddle ; Mrs. Eli PenT, Mrs. 
Win. White, Mrs. Fi-ankliu Townsend, Mrs. Charles 
B. Redfield, Mrs. Thomas Hun, Mrs. James Gookl. 

Manaoers for Troy.— Mr. A. Shepard, David 
A. Wells, Mrs. Geo. M. Tibluts, Mrs. John Flagg. 
Chaiincey p. Williams, General Treasurer. 
John Tayler Hall, Secretary. 



E. A. IVES, 

Manufacturer of 

Cloaks Mantles, Talmas, Mantil- 
las, Saques and Basques, 

FOK LA.DIK5S ^VND MISSKS, 

In all the Finest Fabrics and Latest Styles. 
LARGE STOCK OF FINE DRESS 
GOODS 
At IVES' New York Store, 

Cannon Place, Troy. 



ALBANY CITY 

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. 



Cash. Capital, . 
Cash Surplus, 



#yoo,ooo.oo. 

31.SSS.85, 



ASSETS— February 15, 1864. 

Bonds and Mortgages, 1 el Liens on Real 
Estate worth at leunt twice tbe am't 
of Morti^a^e, and principally cm Pro- 
perty ill the city of Alhany. N. Y., $130,213 47 

U. 8. Bonds 7-30s, Gs of 1S81 and S-'JOe, 48,*K)0 00 

Call Loans — Secured by Bank and other 

Stocks and Bonds 31,110 00 

Cash in Bank and in Agents' hands, and 
in course of tranBmisuioa to this office, 21 ,209 44 

Losses unpaid — None. |231,522 85 

Office 446 Broadway, Albany. 

DIRECTORS : 

C. W. Durant, Pres't Chi. &. Rock I. R. R.. 
Thus. F. Mason, Pres't Quincy Minintr Co., N. Y. 
Wm. Tilliiighast, firm Wickes & Tiiliny;haBt, "Wm 
N. Stronj{, ftnn Strong Bros. & Co., T. Van Heusen 
firm Van Heusen & Charles, G. C. Davidson, E 
Corning, Jr., iirm E. Corning &. Co., Wm. L. Learn- 
ed, tinii Learned & Cook, A. P. Palmer, finu Palm- 
er, Newton & Co., Alanncm A. Sumner, Iirm Clark 
& Sumner, Geo. B. Steele, firm Steele &. King, T. 
Kearney, tirni F. &. T. Keaniey, C. Vibhard, Sup't 
N. Y. Central R. R., B. P. Learned, Pres't Union 
Bank, Alfred Wild, 142 State St., Benjamin Payn, 
■147 Broadway, Robert L. Johnson, Iti Exchange 
Building, J. McB. Davidson, 40 Beaver St., Samuel 
Hand, 11. J. Hastings, A. Van Santvoord. B. P. 
Learned, Jr., James C. Cook, George S. Wearer, 
Albany; James Rov, tinn James Roy &, Co., West 
Troy ; T. (i. Youngfove, A. E. Stimson, Clifton Mills 
Company, Cohoes ; Clarke Riee, Watertown, N. Y ; 
Alvin Wickham, Binghainton ; Charles Bams, New 
London, Ct. WM. TILLINGHAST, Pres't. 

J. U. RICE, Secretary. 



The Family" Newspaper, 

How welcome the moment that places beside me, 

The family canteen fresh from the press; 
Though blessed with all others, were this boon 
denied me, 

'Twere surely a gnevuuce that naught Gonld 
redress. 
It soothes with quietTide every emotion, 

And into my mind much wisdom instills; 
It gives nie a respite like that of the ocean, 

It tells me the ^ot to buy Wing's Union Mills. 



BARDWELL'S BAZAAR, 

No. 'S.H Kiver St., rorm-r of Firrt, Troy, N. Y. 

Single and Double Zephyr Worsteds, 
SHETI.A]\» 1VOOL., 

Kmbroiflery Pntlfl'ns, ('henilles. Filling Sllli, 

FniK-v Coinlis, Krtislies, Perfumery, Cutlpry, 

ELKGAk'T FANS, Ol'EKA GLASSES, ALHUMS, 

TruveliuK Bags, Dreysiiig Cases, l*ortfolios. Desks, 

ftlll.ITAKY AND KEGAI.IA (iOODS, 

Skates, Fisliiiig Tsickle, Canes, Unibrcllae, 
London ami Paris Fancy Articles, 

Suitable for Holiday and Bridal Presents. 

Daily Eeoeiving New and Fashionable G-oods. 



GRAND OPENING 

OF 

NEW SPUING GOODS. 

AT 

J. A. POST'S, 

466 Krojtdwaj , »IarI»Ic Hall. 

All the lalest Novelties in Dress Goods, Shawls, 
Cloaks, &,c., now open. 



Mar. 5. 



THE CANTEEN 



141 



JOHN VAN HUYSEN, 

OHOIOE GROOEEEGS 

AND 

PROVISIONS, 

Corner Hudson and Hawk Streets, 
ALBAFX", - - - N. Y. 

Fresh Couutry Pioiiiu'o received Daily. Ordere 

delivered free of Cartage, to all parts of the 

Cily. 



TOO GOOD TO BE PASSED BY 

Witliout a notice ! 

"VT" EC-A.T IS IT«? 

AVIiy, the fact tliat tlie 

HTNA DfSUEANOE COMPANY 

Of Hartford, Conn., 

Have juet added $750,000 to their Capitjil [making it 
7'ico MiUioii and a Quarter Dollars), with Assets 
over $3,000,000. 

Parties may uow save tlie bother of S7>ial! Policies 
ill many Comremies, ami net insured in the Old 
uEtna. KOBT M. HAJIILTON, Agent, 

Office 4-14 Broadway, Albany. 



1864. WM, THOEBUEN'S 1864. 

ANNUAI, DESCRIPTIVE CATAEOGUE 

OF 

Garden, Field, and Flower Seeds, 

IVo-n' Ready. 

Will be mailed free to applicants. 

WM. THOEBUEN, Seedsman, 

NOS. 490 AND 492 BROADWAY, ALBANY. 



A. E CAEHAET & Co,, 

Manufacturers, and Betail Dealers in 

BOOTS & SHOES, 

150 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



1. E. CARHAKT. 



O. III. RUGG. 



TAYLOR, WENDELL & CO., 

(Successors to Roswell Steele,) 

Importers, Manufacturers & Dealers in 

COACH AND SADDLEEY 

HARDWARE, 

No. 420 Broadway, 
ALBANY, . - N.Y. 

E. TATLOK. H. WENDELL. E. A. GASCOIGNE. 



E. H. BENDER, 

BOOKSELLEE, PUBLISHEE, STATIONEE, 

ASD 

BLMK BOOK MMCFACTURER, 
No. 73 State St., 

AI.B A:\ Y, IN-. Y. 

Military Books, Soldiers' Portfolios and St;uionery, 

at a liberal Discount. A large assortment 

of Law Blanks constantly on hand. 



FIAGG, WINNE & CO., 

Corner Fulton nud Fourth .'itrccts, 

TROY, N. Y. 



JOHN FLAGG, 
WM. C. WINNE, 



W. H. H. NUTTING, 
JAS. D. FORD. 



WOODWORTH, 

** THE " 

PHOTOGRAPHER, 

444 BROADWAY, 

ALBANY. 



C0N6EESS HALL, 

Comer Park Place and Washington Avenue, 

JA.M:ES L. JMITCHELr,, Prop'r. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Breakfast from 7 A. M. until 12 M. Dinner from 
1 p. M. until 5. 



T. &. H. :VIvItUII>G, 

DEALERS IN 

CHOICE GROCERIES i- PROVISIO^sS, 
Butter, Cheese, Ham, Pork, Lard, 

EEESH TEAS AOT) OOFPEES 

Dried rniits, &c., also Sperm and 

Tallow Candles, 

COR. OF SOUTH PKARL & PLAIN STS., 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



X. At J. I'KAREY, 

FASHIONABLE 

BOOT AND SHOE STORE, 
NO. 50 STATE STEEET, 

(Cor of Green,) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

Purtirular nlt<-iifioii piiid to 

inakin;:: I-atlit-s' <>aitoi-M aiitl 

43cCUt!>' l>i-«-NN JlootK to 

Order. 



PliACnCAL 

LITHOGEAPHERS, 

GElfEEAL ENGEAVEES, PEINTEES, &c. 

Show Cards, Book Plates, Maps, 

Architectural Drawings, Checks, 

Bill Heads, Drafts, Cards, 

&c. 

452 BROADWAY. 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



SXAXE STREET IIIOII SC'HOOE, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 
A Boarding and Day Scbool for Boys. 

LEVI CASS, PEINOIPAL & PEOPEIETOE. 

rpniS INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 119 

J- State Street, furnishes a thorough course of 
instruction, in the several Dejiartments of learning, 
from the most Elementary Branches to those which 
prepare the Student for College, the Counting 
Room, and the various duties and callings in life. 



BRIAEE'S 
CONFECTIONERY 



U E S T A U R A :\ X , 

83 STATE STEEET, 
Tweddle Hall Building, Albany. 

Soiries, Dinners, Ballt* and Weddint; Entertain- 
ments snpplied with Ice Cream, loee, Char- 
lotteci, Jellies, Prenerves, uud every 
other delicacy. 
Boned Turkey, Salads, Oysters, &c. An entirely new 
and Ori.Lfinul Style of Ornamental Pyramids, 
Fount-ains, Baskets, and Vases for Table 
Decoi-ation, furnished at the shortest 
notice. 

FrencU Conrections, IVIottocs, &:c., 
constantly ou lian4l. 



A XE^V M-lfE or <^OOI>S. 

The undersigned is now receiving an assortment of 

Theatrical Costumes and Fancy Dress Goods, 

Consisting of Silver and Gilt Laces, Fringes, 

Climps, Tansels, Stars, Spangles, 

Jewels, &c. 

]NXir.ITAR.Y TIlIM:]VirN"G-S, 

Buttons, Worsted Braids, Silk, Gilt and Gold Cord 
and Laces, &:c. 

RALFH P*. LATHROF, 

57 STATE STEEET, 

Impni-ter and dealer in Hardware, Cutlery and 

Guns, Fishing and Shooting Tackle, Military 

Goods and Fire Anns. 



142 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 5. 



riVE CENTS PEE POUND 

PAID FOR OLD XEWSPAPEUS, BOOKS, 
riimplili'tB, Dnmiiiii.' Letters, Due Killa, Alma- 
Dac6, Greek Lexicons, Usirjier.imd other Magazines, 

DEEDS, WILLS, POST OBITS, 

Amatory Ejiistles, ami all other white papers, eleaii, 
"printeil, or written upon, including 

Copies of " The Canteen," 

In good preservation, at the MOiiNIXG EXPRESS 
OFFICE, eoruer Stsite and Green etreets. 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

TO 

CITIZEI^S A-^M STRAiVCSEKS, 

WisbiiiK to Purchase 

HATS, CAPS, rUES, TRUNKS, BAGS, 
UMBRELLAS, &c., &C., 

Will find Fashionable Goods, Eeasonable 

Prices, nud n Lnrge Assorlineul 

AT 

Ronnoiti's, 

Manufacturer and Dealer, 

AT WHOLESALE OH ItETAlL, 

54 STATE STREET (soutli side), cue Door West 
of Green Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

NEW OAEPETS TOE SPEING. 



A new and pplencUd assortment of 

C A. H F E T S , 

Have just heen received, which can be purcliased 
85 Per Cent less 

Than on the 1st day of March, at 

A. B. VAN GAASBECK & Co.'s, 

43 NORTH PEARL STREET, 
ALBAMY. 



J. U. HIUJL.EV, 

543 33ROADAVAY, .AJLBANY, 

(Four doors below the Delavan House,) 

MUSIC PUBLISHER 

DEALER IN 

STEINWAY & SONS, 

CHICKERING & SONS, 

UNITED PIANO MAKERS, 

& BOAEDMAN & GRAY'S 




PHOTOG-RAPH 

AND 

AMBROTYPE ARTISTS, 
No 51 State Street, Albany. 

ALL STYLES OF PICTURES MADE, viz. : 
tlie Carte do Visito, lar^o Photoijraphs, plain 
or colored, Ainbrotypos and Pictures put in Lockets, 
Brooches and Kiiitcs. Plioto'M-aphs colored in Oil, 
India Ink, Water Colors, (fcc.,l)y the best artists. 
All our work is made of the best materials, and 
warranted to give satisfaction. 

N. B. — Particular attention is paid to copying of 
Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes. 

RADLEY & VANDERZEE. 



PIANO FORTES. 

AGENT FOR 

BIASON &; HA-MLIIST'S 

CABINET OEGANS & MODEL MELODEONS 

ORGAN HAKM0MV.1IS, 

Melodeons, Guitars, Violins, Accordeons, Sheet 
Music, Music Books, Musical Instruments, 

A'iolin Strings, and 
ninsical nierchaiidlse of every deBcriplion. 



HARDWARE. 

VIELE, COLES & WOODRUFF; 

INVITE THE Attention op 
BUYEES 

TO THEIR WELL SELECTED STOCK OF 

English, French, German & American 

ILlRIiAVARE 

AND 

CUTLERY. 

Stvedes, En$;ll»li niid Refined Rar 
stud Uiiudic Ii-oii. 

Spring Steel, Cast Steel, Cut Nails, 

Out & Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoes, 

Springs and Axles, &c,, 

Nos. 41 and 43 State St., Albany. 



GOODVEAR Rl-RBER BEPOT. 

RUBBER GOODS, 

Wholesale and Retail, 

AT FACTORY PRICES. 

E. W. FORD, 

49S Broadway, nearly opposite Stanwix Hall, 
two Doors above Maideu liOne. 



U^E 

Mv^lT 

n ^11 H ^t 



c 



B. W. WOOSTER, 

MANPPACTITSEIl OP 

Rose'^vood, 

Maliosany, 

tVnluiil, 

and Oak 

FURNITURE, 

Curled Hair, Palm Leaf, Husk and Straw 

Mattresses, Feathers, leather Beds, 

Bolsters and Pillows, Spring 

Bed Bottoms, 

No. 57 and 59 South Pearl Street, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

l^ PARTICULAR CAKE taken in packing for 
TranspDrlatiolL 



ALL AT APOTHECARIES HALL, AND 
examine oitr large and Complete Assortuieut of 

Hair, Wail, Teeth, Bath and Clothes 

BRUSHES, 

COMBS OF EVEEY DESOEIPTION, 

OILS AND POMADES, 

PERFUMERY. 

En1>in*M Ooniiine Extracts, Hand 
mirrors, Eancy 'roilet Goodie ; 

And in fact everything for a 

com:3?le;xe; toijLiET oxjtfit. 

strangers visiting the City would <Io well to call 
and examine. 

DEXTER & NELI^EOAK, 

Cor. State and N. Pearl Sts, 



SPRAGUE & BROTHER, 
BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS, 

51 State Street, Albany, 

Keep constantly ou baud a full assortment of 

School, Miscellaneous, Theological 

AND 
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS, 

Dealers in Stationery and Blaiik Books of 
Every Description. 



Ho '. to the Exchange 

Building ! ! ! 

Ye JlilUons avIio Visit tlic Cireat 

BAZAAR, 

And tiun over to his Excellency 

T. SQUIRES -BROKER 

YOUK 

CiOL,0, 

SIEVER, 

COUPON'S, etc., etc. 

RECEIVING FOR THE SAJIE THE VERY 

HIGH PREMIUM 

The precions metals are now commanding. Re- 
member the number, 

1 Exchange Building, Foot of State Street, 



DEALER IN 

LACKAWANA, LEHIGH, 

PEACH MOUNTAIN, 

CANNEL AND CUMBERLAND 

COAL, 
"So, 40 Cirand, Cor. Rauiilton St., 

AND 

Cor. Church and Lydius Sts., 
ALBANY, - - - N. Y. 



Mar. 5. 



TPIE CANTEEN 



143 



E. W. BOUGHTON. 

AATiolesiiIe and Retail Dealer for Cash, in 

niTS, CAPS AIVD STRAW GOODS, 

LADIES' AND GEXTLEMEXS FURS, 

tCrabrettaSj, Traveling' Bags, 
And Canes, 

250 Kivcr Street, Troy, N. V. 
E^IIMRE STOVE WORKS, 

HICKS, WOLFE & CO., 

Manufacturers nnJ AVbolesale Dealers in, 

St©v©§» Hl©at©ps & Rang©s» 

OFFICE AND SALES ROOM, 

263 River Street, Troy, N. Y. 



S. F. HOYT'S 

Ckii}) |1«bIitation itni) IKctoSjjapcrgtpt. 

MAGAZINES.BOOKS, 
And. Ne^vspapers, 

RECEIVED REGULARLY. 

240 Eiver Street, Troy, N". Y. 

Near tjie Troy House. 



JAMES W. PARSONS, 

CLOTHINQ STORE, 

422 and 424 Broadway, 

(Doaw's Building.) 

ALBANY, N. Y. 

FASHIONABLE CLOTHING OF EVERY 
description always on hand, and for Kile at the 
very lowest rates for cash. Clothing made to order 
in the neatest and best manner, and latest styles — 
Warranted to Pit. Always on hand. Cravats, Hand- 
kerchiefs, Shirts, Collars, Bosoms, Suspenders, Half 
Hose. Under Shirts. Drawers, &c., &c. 



J. RANKIN, 



DEALER IN 



BOOTS AND SHOES, 

No, 41 Washington Avenue, 
ALBANY, N. Y. 



WATlEirOUSE OF THE CLINTON STOVE WORKS. 

PULLER, WAEEEN & 00., 

255 and 257 Eiver street, Troy, N. Y. 

Sole manufacturers of the Celebrated 

Original P. P. Stewart 

COOKING STOVE, 

And a full line of Stoves and Appurtenances. 



M. W. MACOMBER & CO., 

Wholesale Dealers in 

Chemicals, Drng's, Medicines, 

Paints, Oils, Olass, Tariiislies 
an«I DycStitOs, 

Nos. 32 and 34 Washington Avenue, 

ALB.4.\Y, X. V. 



J. McB. DAVIDSON'S 



PREMIUM 



FIRE KING 



SAFES. 



WARRANTED FIRE PROOF. 



FRKK IPROM; DA-IVtFJSnESS. 



J. S. DICKERMAN, 



SOLE AGENT 



Sample Rooms, 99 State Street, 



A-LBAN-S" 



DWELLING HOUSB SAFES ON HAND. 



DAVIDSON'S 



Patent Clulletl Steel Lining, 



Whicb bids deflnnce to tbe BURGLAR. 



CO .11.11 t:KCi': 

INSURANCE COMPANY 

OF ALBANY. 

Capital and Surplus, $240,000. 

ADAM VAN ALLEN, Pres't. 

THOS. SCHUYLER, Vice Pres't. 

G. A. VAN ALLEN, Secretary. 



EIRKCXORS. 



Adam Van Allen, 
.John H. Reynolds, 
C. P. Williams. 
M. H. Read, 
Jesse C. Potts, 
Peter Monteatli, 
H. D. Hawkins, 
Chas. H. Adanjs, 
L. M. Palmer, 



Thoiuas Schuyler, 
Arcliihjild j\l('('lure, 
John (J. White, 
Isaac A. Chapman, 
Charles li. Lansing, 
Thco. F. Hnmphrey, 
James W. Eaton, 
Charles B. Redheld, 
E. A. Duranl, 



Visscher Ten Eyck. 



Oflioe, ]>o. 44S Broadtvay, 

(Over Albany Exchange Bank.) 



PARKKR & O'URIKili, 

FASHIONABLE 

MILITARY AND CITIZENS' TMLOES, 
J\o. 4S1 Broa«l>vay, 

ALBANY, N. Y. 



P.4^XROi\'S OF XIIE 

SANITARY BAZAAR 

Are invited to call at 
IN'o. 40 State Street, 

And examine the Coin Silverware, Diamonds, 

Watches and Rich Je'welry, 

All of which will be offered .at much lower than 
usual prices, 

FOR A FEW DAYS. 

N. B. — The m.ajor part of the assortment will be 
sold off at OLD PRICES. 

Only Opposition, IStU Year, 

SIGN WATCH AND SPECTACLES, 
B. L. HOOD. 



ROBERT l.AII>I.AW, 

YETERINARY SURGEON and Veterinary 
Pharmaceutical Chemijt, late of Cincinnati, 
Graduate in 1840 of the Royal Veterinary College 
of .Surgeons, Edinburgh, "Scotland, Prof. Dicks, 
under the patronage of the Highland Agricultural 
Society of Scotland ; Fellow and Hon. Fellow of 
the V. M. A., &.C., and late Assistant to the follow- 
ing Veterinary Surgeons : William J. Goodwin, 
Birmingham, England; William .Stevly, London; 
Ed. Dycer, of Dycer's Repository, Stepfien's Green, 
Dublin, having removed his office" from John Cutler's 
Stables, may be consulted daily on Diseases of 
Horses, &c., at his residence. No. 22 HAWK, 
CORNER ELK STREET, Albany, N. Y. 



J. R. HUMPHREY, 

WHOLESALE DEALER IN 

DRUGS, MEDICINES, 

Kerosene, Coal OU, Benzine &c, 
Agent for the National "White Lead Co 

39 "Washington Aven^'le. 

Proprietor of the Yankee or Rub it in Liuiment, 



Bazaar Postage Stamps 

Can be prociu-ed at the Book and Music Stores, 
and at the Post Office in the Bazaar. All letters 
placed in the Letter Box must be prepaid. 

GEO. P. TEN BEOECK, Sscretary, 



144 



THE CANTEEN 



Mar. 5. 



The following explains itself most 
happily : 

JIiis. Franklin Townsend, Chairman Table 
Committee, Albany Army Relief Bazaar : 
Madam : Wj' wife and I have been con- 
stant visitors at the Bazaar since the opening 
day. We have, of course, been very much 
delighted at what we saw. Both of us being 
particularly impressed with the grace and 
suavity of the young ladies consequent upon 
your department — of one in particular ; on 
our return home last evening, at the sugges- 
tion of my wife, and the promptings of my 
own feelings, 1 composed the enclosed verses, 
which I respectfully submit and present to 
the young ladies composing the Table Com- 
mittee. 

Troy to Albany, greeting! 

With sentiments of distinguished conside- 
ration, 1 beg leave to sign myself, 

Yours, and your young ladies' 

Most obedient serv.ant, 
TROGA. 
Troy, Wednesday afternoon, March 3, 18G4. 

To all the "Pretty Waiter Girls" (in general), 

AND 

To One Pretty Waiter Gill (in particular). 

They also serve who only stand and wait. 

— Milton. 
Night's shades and shutters made it dark, 
As through the entrance to the park 
I saw her glide — she and a platter, 
With this device upon the Latter, 
Bazaar. 

Her dress was trail-less — red or blue T 
No matter — don't you wish you knew ? 
And as her aprou strings she tied — 
An aprou with a bib — she cried, 
Bazaar I 

At brilliant booths, she saw the rush 
Of gazing people — such a crush I 
Straight through their midst her way she plied. 
And didn't pout, but only sighed, 
Bazaar. 

" Try not to pass," a sm.iU boy said, 
" Suppose your table is ahead, 
The crowd is dense — best stop and rest," 
The girl replied, as on she pressed, 
Bazaar. 

" 0, come and promenade with me, 
And let those ' checks ' a moment be " — 
Thus in her shell-like ear I prayed. 
She shook her head and answer made, 
Bazaar ! 

"Look out you don't get worked to death, 
And have to give np ghost and breath." 
This was mamma's concluding word ; 
The precious girl's reply was heard, 
Bazaar I j 

' Till half-past ten, when we receive 
From ringing bells, a hint to leave. 
The music tempted her iu vain — 
She only sang the low refrain, 
Bazaar I 



With nimble feet she e'er was found. 
To wait on those who came around ; 
Still in her hands, where'er she ran, 
A platter with the monogram. 
Bazaar I 

There in the gaslight flashing bright. 
She stands by day, she stands by night — 
If heaven is hcr's when called to die, 
This shallbe 'mid the reasons uhy — 
Bazaar ! 

TROQA. 



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